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07/06/2011

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme: Mammuth (pictured), Shangaan Electro and Rahul Bhattacharya.

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18 minutes

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Wed 8 Jun 2011 12:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Mammuth

    Giant actor of the French screen Gerard Depardieu is back in a drama-comedy about retirement, impermanence and classic motorcycles.

    Duration: 05:15

  • Shangaan Electro

    It's a thrilling high speed music coming out of South Africa which is hitting the World Music scene like a hurricane. We speak to the man who's working to bring it to the world.

    Duration: 06:01

  • Rahul Bhattacharya

    Successful former cricket journalist turned author of a story set in Guyana, dealing with the aftermath of slavery, with cultural identity and lots of music everywhere.

    Duration: 06:12

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Jun 2011 21:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Wed 8 Jun 2011 02:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Wed 8 Jun 2011 08:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Wed 8 Jun 2011 12:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online