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MIA
Stephen Sackur profiles MIA, the British-born Tamil singer and artist who has become known for her fiery and politicised style of songwriting and has been nominated for an Oscar.
Stephen Sackur profiles MIA, the British-born Tamil singer and artist who has become known for her fiery and politicised style of songwriting and has been nominated for an Oscar for the song she contributed to the soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire. Stephen hears about MIA from friends, family and fellow musicians and asks if, amid the success and the hype, she is the real deal or whether she may be just another world music flash in the pan.
Last on
Sun 22 Feb 2009
17:40
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Sat 21 Feb 2009 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 22 Feb 2009 05:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 22 Feb 2009 17:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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