The Strand - Thursday 25th March 2010
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.
In today's programme: acclaimed author Dave Eggers talks about his latest book Zeitoun, The Strand meets the winners of the world's most prestigious children's literature prize and we speak to the outstanding African kora player Toumani Diabate about his latest album, a collboration with the late Ali Farke Toure.
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Dave Eggers
The US writer gives us disturbing real-life tale of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
Duration: 11:50
Children's Literature Prizes
What does it feel like to win the most prestigious prize in children's literature?
Duration: 08:00
Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate
An album of the final recordings made between these two great African musicians.
Duration: 07:24
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