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The legendary Dolly Parton and celebrating children's books

Legendary country music star Dolly Parton, author Patrice Lawrence on the Booktastic children's book festival, and noise abatement notices for musicians at home.

Dolly Parton, one of the few global stars to have truly earned the title icon, talks to Samira Ahmed about departing from her Country sound to record an album of Rock songs. Rockstar sees her collaborate with some of the biggest names in music including Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John and new generation of musicians such as Miley Cyrus and Lizzo. She discusses her long career and mentoring women in music as well as her philanthropy, funding for the COVID vaccine, and the influence of her films and music on feminism.

Are musicians at home being unfairly hit with noise abatement notices? Lewisham council have recently issued a notice which prevents one musician from practicing in her own home. We find out more.

The Booktastic schools programme: author Patrice Lawrence on the importance of the UK鈥檚 only book festival to focus on engaging disadvantaged children and reflecting the diversity of children鈥檚 lives in literature.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Paul Waters

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  • Mon 3 Jul 2023 19:15

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