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World Service,11 Dec 2003,26 mins

Soweto String Quartet

Artbeat

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A look at how the Soweto String Quartet got started as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Also on the programme: An interview with sculptor Dominic Benhura from Zimbabwe. Les Ballets Africains, the national dance company of Guinea, is one of Africa's longest running dance troops. The programme joins them at one of their rehearsals to find out what makes them tick. Presenter: Jenny Horrocks.

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