31/08/2012
Somali Party Southall, arty artifical legs, and art of Kazakhstan.
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On today's programme: Two cultures meet up in London and musicians from two continents create an exciting blend - we hear from award-winning percussionist Kuljit Bhamra and Abdulkarim Raas (pictured).
American designer Scott Summit is transforming artificial limbs into works of art that express the wearer's personality. Nomads and Networks - an exhibition looking at the art and culture of Kazakhstan opens in Washington DC, showing a long tradition of craft and beauty.
Image: Kuljit Bhamra on tabla and Abdulkarim Raas on Oud.
Photo credit: Ammy Phull
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Somali Party Southall
Two cultures meet up in London, and musicians from two continents create an exciting blend; We hear from award-winning percussionist Kuljit Bhamra and Abdulkarim Raas.
Duration: 07:18
Arty Artificial Legs
Prosthetic limbs have traditionally been designed for function rather than beauty. Now an American designer is transforming artificial limbs into works of art that express the wearer's personality.
Duration: 05:35
Art of Kazakhstan
Nomads and Networks: an exhibition looking at the Art and Culture of Kazakhstan opens in Washington D.C., showing a long tradition of craft and beauty.
Duration: 04:38
Broadcasts
- Fri 31 Aug 2012 14:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Fri 31 Aug 2012 22:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Sat 1 Sep 2012 02:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
- Mon 3 Sep 2012 08:32GMT成人快手 World Service Online
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