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Spotlight on Arab and Iranian photography!

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In this edition, photographer Sadegh Tirafkan is our guest for his work which features at the Paris Photo's exhibition. You will also discover how to become a licensed metro musician!

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Slideshow: Behind the scenes
Bob Sinclar still heats up the dancefloor
14/02/2012 - CULTURE

Bob Sinclar still heats up the dancefloor

The French Touch pioneer Bob Sinclar tells Genie Godula about his latest album "Disco Crash" and about meeting his long-time idol, Bono. Next, French silent movie "The Artist" continues to steamroll its way towards the Oscars, with seven gongs at the British Academy Awards. Finally, George Clooney is one of many stars paying tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
The imaginary friends of pop singer Liz Green
10/02/2012 - CULTURE

The imaginary friends of pop singer Liz Green

Modern minstrel Liz Green brings her unique voice and storytelling songs into the Culture studio. Pioneering a new kind of British blues, she tells Catherine Nicholson how imaginary friends inspire her – and lulls us with a little bit of live music.
‘Kill It Kid’ bringing the blues back
09/02/2012 - CULTURE

‘Kill It Kid’ bringing the blues back

On today’s Culture show, full bodied blues courtesy of Kill It Kid – the British band taking their inspiration from legends such as Led Zeppelin join Catherine Nicholson in the studio. There are also the voluptuous bodies of Lucian Freud – a guided tour of the new retrospective on the late British artist’s paintings in London. And we have lithe and muscular bodies courtesy of the Paris Opera Ballet – who are taking on Pina Bausch’s contemporary version of Orpheus and Eurydices.
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Marlon Roudette conquers Europe
08/02/2012 - CULTURE

Marlon Roudette conquers Europe

Marlon Roudette’s hitting number 1 around Europe with his catchy hit "New Age." On today’s show, he tells us about what has influenced his laid-back sound, and why Lana Del Rey is high on his collaboration hit list. We’re also checking out Cold War spy thriller "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy", and peeking into Queen Elizabeth II’s family photo album thanks to a new exhibition.
Emel Mathlouthi: the voice of the Arab Spring
07/02/2012 - CULTURE

Emel Mathlouthi: the voice of the Arab Spring

In today’s show we’re hearing from the voice of Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution: singer Emel Mathlouthi tells Catherine Nicholson about how she expresses her hopes and fears for her country through music. Then a preview of the all-singing, all-dancing, all-nun musical sensation that is Sister Act. We’re also saying happy 200th birthday to Charles Dickens.

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