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19/12/2011

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

On today's programme: Iraqi Literature, Cesaria Evora and Air.

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18 minutes

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Tue 20 Dec 201113:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Iraqi Literature Now

    In the US Iraqi writers and poets discuss with Jane O'Brien how their work responded to nine years of war and American occupation.

    Duration: 07:03

  • Cesaria Evora

    We mark the death of the great Cape Verdean singer whose distinctive voice brought her country's music to the world stage over 3 decades.

    Duration: 04:01

  • Air

    We talk to the French band about their new album, the soundtrack to the 100 year old silent movie A Trip to the Moon, from pioneer director George Melies.

    Duration: 06:24

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Dec 201123:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 20 Dec 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 20 Dec 201109:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 20 Dec 201113:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online