This year’s Arts Alive programme has a strong focus on theatre and reinforces the important role art plays in improving the quality of lives.

Galleries may thrive but will the planned Art Week, FNB Joburg Art Fair and Arts Alive festivities have any greater social or cultural ramifications?

Johannesburg came alive on Saturday evening when jazz greats took to the stage for "South Meets South — An Evening With The Masters".

In addition to Arts Alive, there are several other cultural events taking place in the city in September.

SA’s Lira chats about her experience at the BET awards, and tells us about her upcoming performance at the Arts Alive festival.

Philip Miller and Jill Richards engage in a series of sonic meditations on playing the piano.

Jamaica is the cradle of reggae and its offshoot, dancehall. Yet outsiders appropriate it.