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BobbyZ
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« on: 18:19:45, 10-01-2008 »
BBC4 tv Sunday 13th Jan and/or Fri 18th, both at 19.30. A documentary about the Buskaid project in Soweto, the ensemble that played with John Eliot Gardner at the Proms last year.
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Stanley Stewart
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« Reply #1 on: 21:23:45, 13-01-2008 »
 Following the impact of the Simon Bolivar Y.O. at the Proms, last year, it was inspiring and deeply moving to view "Soweto Strings" on BBC 4 a short time ago.   Indeed, this ensemble also appeared at The Proms and tonight's documentary covered the work of tutor, Eleanor, sponsored by Buskaid, against a background of poverty, HIV infection and drug abuse.  Eleanor's inspired dedication was returned wholeheartedly by her ensemble and just listen to their tender playing of Gershwin's Lullaby!

The programme is repeated on BBC 4 on Friday, 18 January at 19.30, or in the early hours of tomorrow morning for insomniacs.    Either way, don't miss this exceptional and life affirming treat.    Smiley Smiley Smiley
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Stanley Stewart
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« Reply #2 on: 12:36:55, 14-01-2008 »
 A memory lapse  Grin  prompted me to refer to the remarkable teacher Rosemary Nalden as Eleanor!   I recorded the Soweto Strings documentary overnight on DVD and a quick shufti this morning confirmed my suspicions.

        "There's rosemary for remembrance"     Smiley 
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« Reply #3 on: 19:55:44, 14-01-2008 »
Ho!  I totally agree with Stanley Stewart.  I watched this programmme and found it very moving and somewhat humbling.  Like Stanley, I urge everybody to watch it on 18th January.  You will never regret doing so.
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Stanley Stewart
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« Reply #4 on: 15:51:55, 18-01-2008 »
 A heads-up reminder that 'Soweto Strings' is repeated on BBC 4 at 19.30 hrs TONIGHT.        The perfect panacea to banish winter blues and fill your hearts with joy     Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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