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Sonia Boyce, Cellist Laura van der Heijden, the Oscars

Artist Sonia Boyce on her new video work. Cellist Laura van der Heijden performs live in the studio. Anna Smith and Tim Robey discuss the Oscars.

Artist Sonia Boyce discusses her new video work, the product of being embedded with social services in Barking and Dagenham, which addresses domestic violence. She also reveals her process as she prepares to represent the UK at the Venice Biennale.

After a dramatic Oscars ceremony, film critics Anna Smith and Tim Robey join us to discuss the Academy Award winning films, the success enjoyed by British contenders, and the slap that was heard around the world.

大象传媒 Young Musician Winner Laura van der Heijden is in the studio to talk about her new album with pianist J芒ms Coleman. Called Poh谩dka, it explores the rich folk melodies of Jan谩膷ek, Kod谩ly and Dvo艡谩k. Laura's debut album won 大象传媒鈥檚 Newcomer of the Year award and 大象传媒 Music Magazine just awarded it 5 stars, saying: 鈥淭hese performers bring sonorous depth and mystery.鈥 Laura and J芒ms perform Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 鈥淪ongs My Mother Taught Me鈥 live in the studio.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Jodie Keane

Image credit: Anne Purkiss

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  • Mon 28 Mar 2022 19:15

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