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09/06/2011

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

Today's programme includes: Change Square, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Amitav Ghosh.

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18 minutes

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Fri 10 Jun 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Change Square

    Thousands of people are gathered in Change Square in the Yemeni capital Sanaa since February to demand an end to the regime.

    Duration: 06:06

  • Amitav Ghosh

    Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh discusses his new novel, River of Smoke, set in nineteenth century Canton, when the city was a busy international trading port.

    Duration: 06:07

  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo

    After more than 5 decades of performing, this internationally renowned South African vocal group have returned to their roots with a CD of songs they learnt as children.

    Duration: 05:11

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Jun 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 10 Jun 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 10 Jun 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 10 Jun 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online