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10/01/2012

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

Presented by Sarfraz Mansoor.

On today's programme: John Keane, Joshua Bell and US music films, Joyful Noise and Roadie.

Photo: Sign from God 2009 ©John Keane, courtesy Flowers, London.

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18 minutes

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Wed 11 Jan 201213:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • John Keane

    The political British artist on his latest work, which takes in Tahrir Square, Tony Blair and the global financial crisis.

    Duration: 05:57

  • Joshua Bell

    Award winning and million-selling classical violinist talks about his new CD French Impressions which features music by Ravel, Franck and Saint-saens.

    Duration: 05:18

  • Joyful Noise and Roadie

    Alynda Wheat reviews two new, very different music films from Hollywood: the Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah star vehicle about a choir competition and an indie drama about an out-of-work stagehand.

    Duration: 06:13

Broadcasts

  • Tue 10 Jan 201223:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 11 Jan 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 11 Jan 201209:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 11 Jan 201213:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online