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World Service,21 Nov 1997,28 mins

The Beat Goes On

Everywoman

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Jamaican musician Marjorie Whiley talks about the place of drumming within Jamaican culture, and plays some of her music. Also on the programme: The rise of nail art – the lengths to which people go to get their nails noticed. Plus, this week's topical diary comes from an English emigrant to Australia, temporarily returned to Britain, talking about her experiences.

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