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Radio 3,02 May 2015,21 mins

SeriesDance

Shobana Jeyasingh

Saturday Classics

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As part of BBC Dance season, pioneering choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh presents her choice of music, including works which have influenced and inspired many of her dance compositions. Born in India and with roots in Sri Lanka and Malaysia, Shobana founded her dance company in London in 1988. Her acclaimed works are often created for outdoor and unusual settings and she regularly collaborates with contemporary composers including Kevin Volans and Michael Nyman. (Photo: Shobana Jeyasingh / credit: Chris Nash)

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