Have you seen the ridiculous reports that the Islamic Courts are banning music throughout Somalia? (As if anyone had that kind of power.) The BBC sets the record straight.

But others point out that different Islamic Courts have different ideas about what is acceptable.

In some parts of Mogadishu, cinemas showing Bollywood films or international football have been closed down but these still operate in other areas of the city.

Our correspondent says the capital's radio stations are still broadcasting normally, playing all kinds of music, including western hip-hop and R 'n' B.