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VOA标准英语2011--Artist Pieces Life Back Together After K

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By Suzanne Chislett London 22 January 2008 When people are asked to picture Africa, they often speak of famine, war, deserts and jungles. Now a touring stage show in Britain is trying to shake up those ideas and reveal an entirely different side of t

VOA标准英语2011--Kenyan Artwork Growing in International Popularity

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VOA标准英语2013--Tribal Languages, Economic Woes Inspire Nigerian Music

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VOA标准英语2014--Blue Note Records Celebrates 75th Anniversary

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China's eastern city of Shanghai has made full use of straw to beautify the city. Three huge crabs made from straw are displayed in a rice field in Chongming County. The artists say the works aim to raise awareness of pollution resulting from burning

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The World of Wearable Arts performances begin today in Wellington. There are 10 performances in the next 10 days, all sold out. The beginning of WOW the World of Wearable Arts is an interesting story. In 1987, Suzie Moncrieff, a Nelson artist and scu

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By Katherine Cole Washington 08 February 2008 The votes are in. Soon we'll know who'll be taking home the big honors that will be handed out at the 50th annual Grammy Awards. Due to time limitations, only a few of Grammy Awards will presented during

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