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World Service,21 Feb 2013,18 mins

Ibrahim Maalouf

The Strand

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Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf’s latest album is a tribute to Miles Davis’ classic A Lift to the Scaffold, engaging the spirit and giving it an Arabic twist. We meet Martin Suter, Switzerland’s most popular writer, and hear about his latest book The Chef. Oscar nominations - Denmark's 'A Royal Affair' An epic 18th Century historical drama about the love triangle between a German doctor, the queen of Denmark and her deranged king. Danish Radio's Per Juul Carlsen on whether it deserves to win. Also Former Soft Machine drummer Robert Wyatt pays tribute to his bandmate Kevin Ayers, who has just died at the age of 68. Picture of Ibrahim Maalouf: Valery Hache/AFP/Getty Images.

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