Hip-hop for revolution

The poetic tradition in North Africa has also woven its way into more modern forms of expression. One group of Libyan exiles has assembled some of the best tracks into a compilation. The World’s Clark Boyd reports.

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The poetic tradition in North Africa has also woven its way into more modern forms of expression. Rappers and hip-hop artists from Algiers to Cairo have been casting critical eyes on governments and dictators for years now. In the wake of unrest across the region, their rhymes have become a kind of soundtrack for revolution. Now, one group of Libyan exiles has assembled some of the best tracks into a compilation. The World's Clark Boyd reports. Videos: Soundtracks for revolution

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