Creative Voices test

As Javanese rappers head to New York, a look at their diverse influences.

One of Pakistan's most revered poets slays the crowd at Asia Society's mushaira.

If there were any doubt that hip hop music is truly a global phenomenon, Indonesia's Jogja Hip Hop Foundation settles the issue.

Fahmida Riaz Recites

NEW YORK, April 30, 2011 - Pakistani poet Fahmida Riaz engages the crowd, and her fellow poets, at Asia Society's mushaira. In Urdu. (2 min...

NEW YORK, April 30, 2011 - Urdu poets Noon Meem Danish, Fahmida Riaz, Shehla Naqvi, Ifti Nasim, Humaira Rehman, and Raies Warsi perform in...

NEW YORK, April 30, 2011 - Hasina Gul, Waqas Khwaja, Fahmida Riaz, and others explore the rich variety of contemporary Pakistani poetry. (1...

Poet and translator Waqas Khwaja offers some context on a great cultural tradition for English-language readers.

Iranian director's harrowing 2000 film 'The Circle' acts as a metaphor for repression.

Columbia scholar explains charges against Iran's Jafar Panahi, and how social trauma can lead to major cinema.

Jafar Panahi's "Crimson Gold" uncovers Iranian class resentments and the legacy of its war with Iraq.

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