In France, modernists and traditionalists clash over the definition of French cuisine

Jan. 9, 2012
France has long been a country with a reputation for some of the best food in the world. But in recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way.Today, there's a new generation of food-lovers hoping to reclaim France's place at the top table.

Global Notes: Comp captures rawness of rarely heard Mauritanian guitar virtuosos

Jul. 27, 2011
Mauritania, a large but sparsely populated country in northwestern Africa, has a rich musical tradition but virtually no formal music industry. That means no commercial radio stations. No record labels. No music clubs.