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The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

BBC Proms: 2008: Prom 17: Awards for World Music

BBC Proms: 2008: Prom 17: Awards for World Music: Part 1: Prom 17 - Part 1

2008

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Prom 17 - Part 1

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Radio 3 Awards for World Music winners 2008 - with Mayra Andrade and Son de la frontera.

Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Duran introduce winners of the 2008 Radio 3 Awards for World Music. With Mayra Andrade and Son de la frontera.

World Music Celebration

From the Royal Albert Hall, London, Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Duran host a gala event featuring five of the winning artists in the Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2008.

Now in their seventh year, the awards have become a major event in the international music calendar, moving to the Proms in 2008 for the first time.

Including:

Mayra Andrade
From Cape Verde - winner of the Newcomer category

Son de la frontera
Flamenco fusion group - winners of the Europe Award.

BBC Proms: 2008

Prom 17: Awards for World Music

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Selected coverage from the classical concerts of the Proms 114th season.

A concert featuring five of the winning artists in the 2008 Radio 3 Awards for World Music

Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Duran host an evening featuring five of the winning artists in the 2008 Radio 3 Awards for World Music, which has moved to the Proms for the first time

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