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World Service,25 Feb 2017,49 mins

On Tour in New Orleans

The Arts Hour

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We head to New Orleans, Louisiana, to bring listeners a taste of world-famous Mardi Gras. With performances from Hot 8 Brass Band and jazz trumpeter Christian Scott together with poetry from New Orleans own Slam champion Sha’Condria 'iCON’ Sibley. Nikki Bedi is joined by a panel of local guests including actor Harry Shearer, radio host Janae Pierre and comedian Kamari Stevens discussing the role of the arts within the fabric of life in the city. (Photo: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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