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10/08/2012

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

Presented by Anna McNamee.

Today's programme includes: The Forgiveness of Blood, Changing Hands, Calypso Rose.

Photo shows Tristan Halilaj in The Forgiveness of Blood
Courtesy of Soda Pictures

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18 minutes

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BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • The Forgiveness of Blood

    American director Joshua Marston joins us to talk about his film that examines how the ancient tradition of blood feuds in Albania affects the lives of teenagers today.

    Duration: 06:21

  • Changing Face of North American Native Art

    New York's Museum of Art & Design has been celebrating the work of North America's Indian and first nation artists.

    Duration: 04:23

  • Calypso Rose

    Trinidad & Tobago's queen of calypso on how she broke the gender bar to become the islands' undisputed queen of calypso

    Duration: 06:43

Broadcasts

  • Fri 10 Aug 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 10 Aug 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 11 Aug 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 13 Aug 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online