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Kiran Desai

Michael Berkeley talks to author Kiran Desai, who grew up in India and lives in America. Her musical choices include Bach played by Glenn Gould and Pablo Casals and Cesaria Evora.

Michael Berkeley talks to Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai, who grew up in India and now lives in America. Her musical choices range from Bach played by Glenn Gould and Pablo Casals to two masters of the guitar, three contrasting pieces of Indian music and the Cape Verdean singer Cesaria Evora.

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Sun 10 Aug 2008 12:00

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  • Sun 10 Aug 2008 12:00

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