2. Caribbean steel pan
Lloyd Bradley explores a Caribbean import which has seeped into the soundtrack of London - steel pan. Read by Ben Onwukwe.
After his exploration of calypso, Lloyd Bradley turns his attention to another Caribbean import which has seeped into the soundtrack of London - steel pan.
The story of London's transformation through its music, taking in the wave of Commonwealth immigration in the 40s right up to the present day.
Abridged by Natalie Steed.
Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Producer: Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2013.
On radio
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Lloyd Bradley |
| Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
| Abridger | Natalie Steed |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Tue 13 Aug 201309:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 14 Aug 201300:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 7 Aug 201814:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 8 Aug 201802:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Jul 202608:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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