Arts News

To the uninitiated, a low flute might resemble anything from an iron pretzel to a plumber’s nightmare. But the deep sound it produces easily rivals the sonic equivalents of a tuba and double-bass.

Nashville - The entertainment landscape is dotted with award shows. It is a way of life and can be big business. But there comes a time when they overlap and are not needed.

Movie-goers were lost in space in a big and good way as "Gravity" not only took hold, it grabbed an October record at the box office.

Dar Es Salaam - Today morning, the shaking of music, the jingle of triangles and the beat of drums resound from a University of Dar es Salaam classroom.

Toronto - Canadian fans of international superstar, Nimco Dareen, were treated to the gig of their lifetime when the world famous artist hit the Toronto stage in a historic event that simultaneously marked the commemoration of Somali National Day and Canada Day.

Toronto - Under the motto “anchored in our culture, focused on our future”, Gashanti Unity, a trail-blazing, Toronto-based group of young Somali-Canadian women is taking girl empowerment, leadership development and cultural production to new heights.

San Francisco - Polk Street for all its eclectic stimulation is always busy with people and activities. Yet, seldom has this reporter seen any artists with easel, canvas and color palate in hand painting on the street.

Los Angeles - The Grammy Awards will get its own treatment in February, but the Hall of Fame is celebrating now. The Hall has announced new songs, recordings and albums to be honored.

It should be another busy weekend at the box office even though Friday is still a few days away. As a holiday approaches, what is deemed a weekend is thrown to the wolves. Or in this case, the turkey.

New York - The New York City Metropolitan Museum of Art is being sued over its admission policies. The lawsuit contends the museum misleads the public into thinking the rates posted are mandatory and not suggested. The museum said the lawsuit is "frivolous".