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World Service,17 Jul 2022,33 mins,

A poet in a Burundi war zone, part 2

Lives Less Ordinary
Contains graphic violent scenes.

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Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence JP Bimeni is a writer turned soul singer who walked through a massacre unscathed as his country fell into conflict. At just 16 he had a lot more living, and almost dying, to do. Now a successful performer these experiences seep into his songs. Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Louise Morris

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