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24/11/2011

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

Presented by Audrey Brown.

Today's programme includes Egypt, Svein Flygari Johansen and Muntu Valdo

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18 minutes

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Fri 25 Nov 201113:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Egypt

    The Strand reflects on the changes in artistic freedoms in Egypt as the political situation remains volatile and parliamentary elections approach.

    Duration: 04:41

  • Svein Flygari Johansen

    Art which links Norwegian snowmen to the price of oil and protests against a dam with the sounds of a river from Svein Flygari Johansen

    Duration: 05:56

  • Muntu Valdo

    The Cameroonian troubadour chats about 'Sawa blues', his two-string childhood guitar and performs live.

    Duration: 06:50

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Nov 201123:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 25 Nov 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 25 Nov 201109:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 25 Nov 201113:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online