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Baaba Maal
Senegalese singing star Baaba Maal on his formative influences.
Donna Leon
American crime writer Donna Leon talks about the influences that shaped her career.
Sally Wainwright
TV writer and director Sally Wainwright on her formative cultural influences.
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences.
Martin Parr
Photographer Martin Parr on the formative influences that inspired his own creativity.
Margaret Atwood
Award-wining author Margaret Atwood reveals the experiences that shaped her writing.
Alejandro Iñárritu
Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Alejandro Iñárritu reveals his cultural influences.
Rachel Whiteread
Artist Dame Rachel Whiteread reveals the influences behind some of her most famous works.
Eliza Carthy
Folk musician Eliza Carthy reveals her formative cultural influences.
Damien Chazelle
Oscar-winning film-maker Damien Chazelle discusses his career and cultural influences.