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07 December 2013

Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013 from NPR 5&6DEZ13

THERE have been some great stories on NPR on the amazing life of Nelson Mandela. Here is the main page of their coverage, there are lots of links, click on them, and listen to the ones that offer that choice because there are both funny and moving and musical stories to be shared. And the Frontline show The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela is well worth watching http://video.pbs.org/video/2365135079/...

The Record

The Mandela Playlist: A Life And Legacy, Told In Music

The former South African president Nelson Mandela has lived a life filled with rich musical associations.
It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, but also the rich musical associations of his life.

Nelson Mandela: An Audio History

Visit Mandela: An Audio History for more on this series.
December 5, 2013 A Radio Diaries documentary offers a window into South Africa's half-century-long struggle for democracy through rare sound recordings of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela — and those who fought with and against him.

The Two-Way

Mandela Is Remembered On Social Media 

December 5, 2013 Twitter and other social media outlets see an outpouring of comments on the life and death of Nelson Mandela.

Code Switch

The First Time I Heard The Name 'Mandela' 

People gather to leave messages of support for Nelson Mandela outside his hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, earlier this year. Mandela has died at the age of 95.
December 5, 2013 The South African leader's life held special power for black Americans, who lost many iconic civil rights leaders tragically early. Karen Grigsby Bates reflects on Mandela's legacy.

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