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World Service,31 Aug 2012,18 mins

31/08/2012

The Strand

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The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. On today's programme: Two cultures meet up in London and musicians from two continents create an exciting blend - we hear from award-winning percussionist Kuljit Bhamra and Abdulkarim Raas (pictured). American designer Scott Summit is transforming artificial limbs into works of art that express the wearer's personality. Nomads and Networks - an exhibition looking at the art and culture of Kazakhstan opens in Washington DC, showing a long tradition of craft and beauty. Image: Kuljit Bhamra on tabla and Abdulkarim Raas on Oud. Photo credit: Ammy Phull

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