Syria

Influence of Islam Grows in Syria

Government, having cracked down on Islamists in the past, is worried about fanaticism. By an IWPR-trained reporter

20 Mar 10

Professional Musicians Struggle to Find Work in Syria

Classical music graduates are finding it hard to get work in Syria and many have to accept low pay.

19 Mar 10

Syrian Women Turn to Belly Dancing for Exercise

Belly dancing has long been an important cultural tradition in the Middle East but still is largely stigmatised as something seedy or to be seen mostly in films or on the stage.

19 Mar 10

Syrian Store Tries to Keep Traditional Music Alive

Battling against the tide of modernisation, Mohamad al-Masri has been trying to save the recordings from the golden age of Arabic music.

19 Mar 10

Doctors Uses Music Therapy With Children

A Syrian doctor has developed an unusual music therapy to treat conditions like autism, depression, anxiety and speech impediments in children.

19 Mar 10

Syrian Cinema Suffering From Neglect

Film makers in Syria are raising their voice against the lack of support and continuing censorship of their work in a country where production of films remains a state monopoly.

19 Mar 10