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Front Row

Episode One: Carlos Acosta, Basquiat and Sparks

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC News EuropeLatest broadcast: on BBC News North America

Nikki Bedi is joined by writer Ekow Eshun and Professor Sarah Churchwell to cast a critical eye on topical arts. John Wilson reports on dance superstar Carlos Acosta and his new Cuban dance company. And anonymous street artist Bambi takes us on a personal tour of a new Jean Michael-Basquiat exhibition. And performing a track from their acclaimed new album are arch-popsters Sparks. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Interviewed Guest:
Ekow Eshun
Interviewed Guest:
Sarah Churchwell
Interviewed Guest:
Carlos Acosta
Participant:
undefined Bambi
Participant:
John Wilson
Performer:
Sparks
Series Producer:
Martina Hall
Executive Producer:
Tanya Hudson

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Front Row

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