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The Strand is a daily 18 minute programme highlighting the best of what's going in the arts. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, The Strand reflects the artistic response to the BBC's news agenda. Presented by Harriett Gilbert and friends, it features discussions, reviews, big-name interviews and location reports as well as live studio performances and Hollywood, Bollywood gossip.

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The Strand Archive: 07/06/2012

07/06/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 07/06/2012

Jutta Schwengsbier investigates the plight of musicians seeking refuge in Germany.

Jutta Schwengsbier investigates the plight of musicians seeking refuge in Germany and hears about a project which has brought their talent to light.

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Jutta Schwengsbier investigates the plight of musicians seeking refuge in Germany, which was brought to light by the German singer-songwriter Heinz Ratz. 

We hear the background stories of some of the musicians including that of Hosein whose rap was not accepted in Afghanistan and Iran, and Sam, whose singing was taboo in Gambia. 

Now they live in poor conditions in German refugee camps waiting - often for years - to be allowed to integrate properly into society.

(Image of German singer-songwriter Heinz Ratz by Linn Marx and is courtesy of Heinz Ratz)

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