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World Service,07 Sep 2019,26 mins

Kano: Finding truth through music

The Cultural Frontline

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“My only obligation is to give inspiration.” The critically acclaimed musician Kano speaks to Tina about his new album Hoodies All Summer and reveals why it was urgent for his work to both inspire young people and to reflect life in an increasingly troubled British society. Meet the Argentine musicians aiming to take the opera to places it’s never been before. The BBC’s Valeria Perasso speaks to the team behind Opera Periférica about their journey to bring classic opera to the masses through performances at train stations, parks, and slums across Buenos Aires. Plus the Brazilian rapper Dexter reflects on why he swapped a life of crime for a life in music after serving time in Sao Paulo’s notorious Carandiru prison. Presenter: Tina Daheley (Photo: Kano performs onstage in London. Credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images)

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