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The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long-hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to Africans as they are to Europeans.
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Thu 4 Dec 202502:35
Music Played
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Tinariwen
Cler Achel
- Indipendiente.
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Issa Bagayogo
Dunu Kan
- Six Degree.
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Bagui Bouga
Ganyo Maada
Composer: Ghalitane Khamidoune. Performer: Etran Finatawa.- World Music Network.
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Afel Bocoum
Jeeny
- World Circuit.
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Bassekou Kouyaté
Juru Nami
- World Circuit.
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Ali Farka Touré
Kadi Kadi
- World Circuit.
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Ghalitane Khamidoune
Kel Tamashek
Performer: Etram Finatawa.- World Music Network.
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Bassekou Kouyaté
Mbaudi
- World Circuit.
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Bassekou Kouyaté
Mbowdi
- World Circuit.
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Etran Finatawa
Naanaaye
- World Music Network.
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Ali Farka Touré
Tchigi Fo
Performer: Ali Farka Touré.- World Circuit.
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Ghalitane Khamidoune
Soto From Desert Crossroads
Performer: Etran Finatawa.- World Music Nework.
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Bassekou Kouyaté
Mbowdi
- World Circuit.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aminatta Forna |
| Producer | Richard Trayler-Smith |
| Executive Producer | Adrian Davies |
Broadcasts
- Thu 12 Feb 200921:00
- Fri 13 Feb 200900:10
- Fri 13 Feb 200902:40
- Thu 19 Feb 200901:20
- Sun 10 Jan 201021:00
- Mon 11 Jan 201002:40
- Sat 24 Apr 201019:00
- Thu 13 Jun 201300:45
- Fri 27 Jan 201701:45
- Tue 31 Oct 201700:30
- Tue 12 Jun 201801:55
- Thu 28 Feb 201902:00
- Tue 8 Oct 201900:00
- Sun 24 Oct 202119:00
- Mon 25 Oct 202100:30
- Tue 24 Jan 202323:10
- Thu 26 Jan 202302:50
- Mon 1 Dec 202502:35
- Thu 4 Dec 202502:35
