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09/08/2011

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Last broadcast on Wed, 10 Aug 2011, 13:32 on BBC World Service (see all broadcasts).

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

On today's programme: Stasi Photos, Salt of Life (pictured) and Garifuna Music.

Simon Menner Exhibition

Simon Menner Exhibition

Chapters

  1. Chapter 1

    The Berlin-based photographer Simon Menner discusses his latest exhibition, a collection of photos revealing the inner-workings of the Stasi, the East German Secret Police.

  2. Chapter 2

    The Hollywood Reporter rates Salt Of Life as a "timeless comedy about ageing, for all ages." Guido Bonsaver reviews.

  3. Chapter 3

    A new CD release celebrates the traditional music of the Garifuna people of Central America, we speak with the compiler about the importance of keeping it alive.

Broadcasts

  1. Tue 9 Aug 2011
    22:32
  2. Wed 10 Aug 2011
    03:32
  3. Wed 10 Aug 2011
    09:32
  4. Wed 10 Aug 2011
    13:32

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