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03/10/2011

The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Presented by Kirsty Lang.

On today's programme: Yo-Yo Ma, The 99, Too Asian Not Asian Enough.

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18 minutes

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Tue 4 Oct 2011 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Yo-Yo Ma

    He's one of the world's most renowned classical cellists but never afraid to work in other musical circles. On his new album he's working with bluegrass players; including mandolin player Chris Thile.

    Duration: 08:37

  • The 99

    The New York Film Festival has just hosted the premiere of The 99 Unbound. This is the animated version of Islamic superhero comic. We talk to the creator Naif al-Mutawa.

    Duration: 03:19

  • Too Asian, Not Asian Enough

    This new anthology of short stories aims to showcase a new generation of British Asian writers who want to break the mould. Kavita Bhanot and Gautam Malkani - two of the authors included - discuss.

    Duration: 05:32

Broadcasts

  • Mon 3 Oct 2011 21:32GMT
  • Tue 4 Oct 2011 02:32GMT
  • Tue 4 Oct 2011 08:32GMT
  • Tue 4 Oct 2011 12:32GMT