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The Strand Archive: Islamist crackdown on music in Mali

Islamist crackdown on music in Mali

25/10/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, Islamist crackdown on music in Mali

We find out how the Islamist crackdown on music in Mali is having a dramatic effect

We find out how the Islamist crackdown on music in Mali is having a dramatic effect.

The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Presented by Samira Ahmed

Music ban in Mali
The African Union lifted its suspension on Mali today, seven months after a military coup in the country in March. Yet the Islamist crackdown on music in the north is having dramatic effects - we find out more.

Colm Toibin
Award winning Irish novelist Colm Toibin talks about giving a  voice to Mary, mother of Jesus, in his latest book.  

Ecuadorean Films
This year has seen more films released and in production in Ecuador than ever before, mainly thanks to increased state funding. Journalist Irene Caselli talks about two current releases and reflects on the challenges that the industry faces.

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