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Last broadcast on Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 13:05 on BBC World Service (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.
Today, the legendary musician and producer Nile Rodgers.
He's the co-founder of 70s disco band Chic and has collaborated with stars like David Bowie, Madonna and Diana Ross.
He tells Matthew about his rise from being the child of heroin addicts to the top of the music industry and about his own battle with drug addiction.
Now he's written a book about his extraordinary life called Le Freak, after one of his best known songs.
(Image: Nile Rodgers. Credit: Getty)
Broadcasts
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Mon 14 Nov 201115:32
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Mon 14 Nov 201120:32
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Tue 15 Nov 201100:32
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Tue 15 Nov 201103:32
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Tue 15 Nov 201113:05
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