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World Service,30 Apr 2000,29 mins

African Hairsyles

Artbeat

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As major exhibitions are being held in Paris and New York devoted to African hairstyles, a look at the history and artistry of black hair styling. With hairstylist Pamela Ferrell and film-maker Lydia Ann Douglas. Also: Why does London love afrobeats so much? DJ Rita Ray and Tony Allen, Fela Kuti's former drummer, comment on Londoners' love of the music. Presenter: Vicky Ntetema

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