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Voices united for Mali

More than 40 of Mali's most famous musicians have recorded a song calling for peace in their country, where Muslim separatists in the north are trying to ban music.

More than 40 of Mali's most famous musicians have joined together to record a song calling for peace in their country, where Muslim separatists in the north are trying to ban music.

Andrew Kaufman
The Canadian author of the cult novel, All My Friends Are Superheroes, talks to Mark about his latest novel, Born Weird, a magic realism tale involving five siblings, their evil grandmother, their absent, presumed dead, father, and their mother who has a breakdown and thinks she's a hairdresser.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Stephen Scott is the production designer on Tommy Wirkola's new film which stars Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arteton as a brother and sister witch killing team. Stephen explains how he came up with the overall look for the film and shares some of the tricks of his trade.

Photo shows Toumani Diabate who took part in the Malian song for peace (Getty)

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Jan 2013 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Voices United for Mali

    Mali's most famous musicians have recorded a song calling for peace in their country.

    Duration: 05:54

  • Andrew Kaufman

    The Canadian author talks about his latest magic realism novel, Born Weird.

    Duration: 05:52

  • Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

    Production Designer Stephen Scott shares some of the tricks of his trade.

    Duration: 05:42

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Jan 2013 20:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Jan 2013 03:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Jan 2013 09:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Jan 2013 12:32GMT