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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: Hear My Country Spain

02/01/2013

Hear My Country Spain

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, Hear My Country Spain

Paula Quintana from Radio 3 in Madrid picks some musical tracks that sum up her country.

Spanish DJ Paula Quintana on how economic uncertainty and the rise of people power are reflected in the music of Spain today.

Today Paula Quintana from Radio 3 in Madrid picks some musical tracks that sum up her country.

The Strand's Jon Tolansky reports on the global performances underway to celebrate the centenary of composer Benjamin Britten's birth.

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