The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
The story of Timbuktu and its legacy of ancient manuscripts, proof that reading and writing books have been as important to Africans as to Europeans.
Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long-hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts. With its university founded around the same time as Oxford, Timbuktu is proof that the reading and writing of books have long been as important to Africans as they are to Europeans.
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Tinariwen
Cler Achel
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Issa Bagayogo
Dunu Kan
- Six Degree.
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Bagui Bouga
Ganyo Maada
Composer: Ghalitane Khamidoune. Performer: Etran Finatawa.- World Music Network.
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Afel Bocoum
Jeeny
- World Circuit.
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Bassekou Kouyat茅
Juru Nami
- World Circuit.
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Ali Farka Tour茅
Kadi Kadi
- World Circuit.
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Ghalitane Khamidoune
Kel Tamashek
Performer: Etram Finatawa.- World Music Network.
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Bassekou Kouyat茅
Mbaudi
- World Circuit.
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Bassekou Kouyat茅
Mbowdi
- World Circuit.
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Etran Finatawa
Naanaaye
- World Music Network.
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Ali Farka Tour茅
Tchigi Fo
Performer: Ali Farka Tour茅.- World Circuit.
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Ghalitane Khamidoune
Soto From Desert Crossroads
Performer: Etran Finatawa.- World Music Nework.
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Bassekou Kouyat茅
Mbowdi
- World Circuit.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Aminatta Forna |
| Producer | Richard Trayler-Smith |
| Executive Producer | Adrian Davies |
Broadcasts
- Thu 12 Feb 2009 21:00
- Fri 13 Feb 2009 00:10
- Fri 13 Feb 2009 02:40
- Thu 19 Feb 2009 01:20
- Sun 10 Jan 2010 21:00
- Mon 11 Jan 2010 02:40
- Sat 24 Apr 2010 19:00
- Thu 13 Jun 2013 00:45
- Fri 27 Jan 2017 01:45
- Tue 31 Oct 2017 00:30
- Tue 12 Jun 2018 01:55
- Thu 28 Feb 2019 02:00
- Tue 8 Oct 2019 00:00
- Sun 24 Oct 2021 19:00
- Mon 25 Oct 2021 00:30
- Tue 24 Jan 2023 23:10
- Thu 26 Jan 2023 02:50