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Songs of Healing From Congo

Matthew Bannister talks to a Congolese asylum seeker on how making music helps her cope with memories of war

Emmanuela Yogolelo fled from violence in her home country of the Democratic Republic of Congo and sought asylum in the UK nearly ten years ago. She didn't speak a word of English, but she managed to take up her musical career and uses her talents to help other refugees through the organisation Musicians Without Borders.

Also, Yao Qizhong the Chinese ginger seller who's become a prolific writer.

And from show business to shaman: British tabloid journalist Anna Hunt on the trip to Peru that changed her life.

Picture: Emmanuela Yogolelo

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25 minutes

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Wed 19 Dec 2012 12:05GMT

Yao Qizhong

Yao Qizhong

Beijing market trader Yao Qizhong combines selling with self-improvement, studying the Chinese script so he can write his life story and make it into a play

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  • Tue 18 Dec 2012 15:32GMT
  • Tue 18 Dec 2012 22:05GMT
  • Wed 19 Dec 2012 02:32GMT
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