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Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film

The Art of Artists: Series 1: Episode 13: Dame Cleo Laine

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Dame Cleo Laine

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Episode 13: Dame Cleo Laine

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BBC Radio 2 - The Art of Artists, Series 1, Dame Cleo Laine

Russell Davies interviews Dame Cleo Laine.

Russell Davies interviews jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine.

Laine began her music career by joining a band led by John Dankworth in the 1950s. She's performed in numerous stage productions including "A Little Night Music" and "Into The Woods" and has also enjoyed huge success in her recording and touring career. She became the first female performer to have received Grammy nominations in the jazz, popular and classical music categories.

She speaks to Russell about her art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

The Art of Artists: Series 1

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