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27/07/2012

Fifty years of Jamaican independence with Renee Cox and Jimmy Cliff.

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Presented by Anna McNamee.

On today's programme, how Jamaica will be celebrating 50 years of independence, Jamaican-American artist Renee Cox talks about the inspiration for her work, and Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff tells us about his first album in eight years.

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18 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jul 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • 50 years of Jamaican Independence

    As the island of Jamaica celebrates 50 years of independence, we find out what celebrations are planned to mark the occasion.

    Duration: 04:32

  • Renee Cox

    Renee Cox, one of the best-known Jamaican artists working today, uses her body, both nude and clothed, to celebrate black womanhood and cast a critical eye at racism and sexism.

    Duration: 05:55

  • Jimmy Cliff

    One of the founding fathers of reggae music; Jimmy Cliff鈥檚 career began 50 years ago as Jamaica gained independence. The intervening years have been full of hits, as well as turbulent and eventful.

    Duration: 07:01

Broadcasts

  • Fri 27 Jul 2012 14:32GMT
  • Fri 27 Jul 2012 22:32GMT
  • Sat 28 Jul 2012 02:32GMT
  • Mon 30 Jul 2012 08:32GMT