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Music by Prudence

Series: Rights Watch
From: Human Rights Watch
Length: 00:05:43

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Prudence Mabhena, a disabled singer from Zimbabwe, is the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary film. Read the full description.

Prudence-zimbabwe_306x199_small Prudence Mabhena is a gifted singer who was the subject of the Oscar-winning short documentary Music by Prudence. Now she's becoming a disability rights advocate back in Zimbabwe. Jessie Graham reports.

For more on Human Rights Watch’s work on disability rights:
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/06/28/un-include-disabilities-development-agenda
For more information on Music By Prudence:
http://www.musicbyprudence.com/

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Piece Description

Prudence Mabhena is a gifted singer who was the subject of the Oscar-winning short documentary Music by Prudence. Now she's becoming a disability rights advocate back in Zimbabwe. Jessie Graham reports.

For more on Human Rights Watch’s work on disability rights:
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/06/28/un-include-disabilities-development-agenda
For more information on Music By Prudence:
http://www.musicbyprudence.com/

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Liyana Reprise Prudence Mabhena and Liyana Music By Prudence [Soundtrack]. 00:00
Dream Prudence Mabhena and Liyana Music By Prudence [Soundtrack]. 00:00

Related Website

http://www.musicbyprudence.com/