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	Podcast:		Outlook
	Episode:		The Great Escape of Bonga
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:25:33
	Publish Date:		2020-08-29 16:33:00
	Description:		Bonga Kuenda is one of Angola’s most notable musicians, a master of the semba - traditional Angolan music. He was born during Portuguese colonial rule, and before music, Bonga had forged a career in athletics. In the 1960s, he emerged from the shanty towns of Luanda to become the fastest sprinter in the Portuguese Empire, but he was racing for a regime that he despised, one he was secretly trying to bring down. This podcast was first released on 3rd November 2018. Presenter: Harry Graham Producer: Maryam Maruf With thanks to Edward Drummond for the translation Image: Bonga Kuenda Credit: Getty Images
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