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08/08/2012

Oumou SangarΓ© and BΓ©la Fleck, Read My Country from Argentina and a musical tribute to Marvin Hamlisch.

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Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme, we hear from Mali's Oumou Sangare and the world's premier banjo player, Bela Fleck about their special musical collaboration, Argentinian author Carlos Gamerro introduces his selection of books that best represent his country in the return of the occasional series Read My Country and our tribute to Marvin Hamlisch.

(Image: Oumou Sangare. Credit: Pierre Emmanuel Rastoin)

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18 minutes

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Thu 9 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Oumou SangarΓ© and BΓ©la Fleck

    An interview with Mali's songbird, Oumou SangarΓ© and the world's premier banjo player, BΓ©la Fleck about their special musical collaboration.

    Duration: 04:56

  • Read My Country

    Argentine novelist Carlos Gamerro reveals the three novels which he believes give a unique insight into the identity and culture of his home country.

    Duration: 09:15

  • A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch

    A musical tribute to the composer Marvin Hamlisch, who died on Monday.

    Duration: 02:53

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Aug 2012 14:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Wed 8 Aug 2012 22:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Thu 9 Aug 2012 02:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Thu 9 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online