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World Service,01 Jan 1998,29 mins

Fudukazi the Tortoise

Artbeat

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South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe talks about the role of the tortoise in her song Fudukazi's Magic and describes how she has been inspired to write lullabies since becoming a mother. Also on the programme Central African arts festivals in Angola and Cameroon; an interview with Nigerian saxophonist Lagbaja and the studio guest is the dancer and choreographer Peter Badejo.

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