18/07/2012
Searching For Sugar Man. Compared to Bob Dylan, Rodriguez released two albums in the US which bombed, but in South Africa he became a sell out music star. And no one told him, they thought he was dead
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On today's programme: A tribute to Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna, Will Holland; Ondatropica and Searching For Sugar Man - The incredible story of Rodriguez.
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Rajesh Khanna
A tribute to Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna whose death has been announced, he starred in over 160 films during his long career.
Duration: 05:57
Will Holland; Ondatropica
A band from Colombia who combine old and new styles of music with traditional and modern instruments have been brought together under the leadership of a young British musician; and it's a triumph.
Duration: 05:15
Searching For Sugar Man: The incredible story of Rodriguez.
Compared to Bob Dylan, Rodriguez released two albums in the US which bombed, but in South Africa he became a sell out music star. And no one told him, they thought he was dead.
Duration: 06:16
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