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Kenyan political puppet show
Kenyan politics are now providing the punchlines for a new TV puppet show. The first of its kind in Africa, the XYZ Show began airing this month on Citizen TV and introduces Kenyans to a new form of satire with life-size puppets made to resemble famous persons.

In a country where journalists find it difficult to practice their profession without interference, the show's willingness to challenge and poke fun at the political elite has been seen as a milestone in the history of the country's media.

Haydn
When the Austrian composer, Joseph Haydn, was writing during the 18th and early 19th centuries, he was one of the greatest and most famous composers of his era, but today he has been overshadowed by Mozart and Beethoven, both of whom he influenced greatly.

The Strand takes a tour around Vienna, where Haydn spent much of his life, and discovers how important he was in the development of classical music.

Sana Krasikov
In the Ukrainain born writer Sana Krasikov's first collection of short stories One More Year we are introduced to a variety of different characters who have origins in the Soviet Union and now live dislocated lives in America.

Harriett talks to author about the characters who make up the stories.

Roberto Fonseca
Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca came to the world's attention as a member of the Buena Vista Social Club. He performs an exclusive track for The Strand from his new album Akokan.