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13/04/2012

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Presented by Anna McNamee

Today's programme includes: Sachal Studios Orchestra (pictured) and Peru International Poetry Festival.

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BBC World Service Online

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  • Sachal Studios Orchestra

    Pakistan's film industry imploded in the 1980s and the musicians who played on the soundtracks lost their jobs. Now a group of them have come together to explore their love of jazz.

    Duration: 08:11

  • Peru's International Poetry Festival

    As 82 poets from 25 countries gathered in Lima for its inaugural International Poetry Festival, the BBC's Mattia Cabitza talked to participants about the idea of global poetry.

    Duration: 09:17

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Apr 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 13 Apr 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 14 Apr 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 16 Apr 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online