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The wolf salute

The Grey Wolves, a Turkish far-right political movement, is getting increasing attention worldwide. Why?

The Grey Wolves, a Turkish far-right political movement, is getting increasing attention worldwide. So is their hand gesture, depicting a wolf鈥檚 head. But what makes them so controversial? Selin Girit from 蜜芽传媒 Turkish explains.

Plus, an album of previously unheard recordings by the famous Pakistani performer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has just been released, 34 years after those songs were first captured on tape. Ahsan Yunus from 蜜芽传媒 Urdu has been to Real World Records to find out more.

Produced by Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson.

Music tracks: Ya Gaus Ya Meeran, Ya Allah Ya Rehman and Aaj Sik Mitran Di. Performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party. From the album: Chain of Light, released by Real World Records.

(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

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