27/07/2012
Fifty years of Jamaican independence with Renee Cox and Jimmy Cliff.
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Presented by Anna McNamee.
On today's programme, how Jamaica will be celebrating 50 years of independence, Jamaican-American artist Renee Cox talks about the inspiration for her work, and Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff tells us about his first album in eight years.
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50 years of Jamaican Independence
As the island of Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence, we find out what celebrations are planned to mark the occasion.
Duration: 04:32
Renee Cox
Renee Cox, one of the best-known Jamaican artists working today, uses her body, both nude and clothed, to celebrate black womanhood and cast a critical eye at racism and sexism.
Duration: 05:55
Jimmy Cliff
One of the founding fathers of reggae music; Jimmy Cliff’s career began 50 years ago as Jamaica gained independence. The intervening years have been full of hits, as well as turbulent and eventful.
Duration: 07:01
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