RAH & The Ruffcats

Kokoroko blends jazz and Afrobeat for a journey between London and Africa.

Ana Frango Elétrico has emerged from the indie scene as the new figurehead of Brazilian groove.

The Balkan Paradise Orchestra mixes Balkan brass with dance music in a heady artistic swirl.

Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Dylan Chambers performs at the Leverkusener Jazztage festival in Germany.

Elvis Costello opens the Leverkusen Jazz Festival in 2025.

Mindblowing bigband from Hamburg's NDR, showcasing their ongoing collaboration with Cuban pianist-composer Omar Sosa.

Nigerian guitarist and singer Keziah Jones has made a name for himself with a minimalist, incisive and resolutely groovy style.

Eight musicians known for their electrifying shows, powerful brass section and captivating vocals.

Tinariwen hypnotises the ancient theatre of Fourvière with their desert blues.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?

In Romania, the Social Democrats joined forces with the far right to bring down the pro-European government. Elsewhere, certain mainstream parties are considering deals, or already cooperating, with parties seen as "radical".

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.