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22/09/2011

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

Today's programme includes: a music festival in Afghanistan, contemporary art and Muslim cinema.

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18 minutes

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Fri 23 Sep 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Music Festival in Afghanistan

    Preparations are under way for the first ever Central Asian Music Festival in Kabul. We hear from the Australian organiser Travis Beard about the challenges they are facing.

    Duration: 03:50

  • Contemporary Art

    Professor Terry Smith talks about his new book Contemporary Art: World Currents - a huge survey of the state of art now.

    Duration: 05:51

  • Muslin Cinema

    How is it affected by the Arab Spring and how has it changed since 9/11? We discuss the complex world of Muslim cinema with academic Ali Nobil Ahmad and film producer Maya Sanbar.

    Duration: 07:32

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Sep 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 23 Sep 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 23 Sep 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 23 Sep 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online