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Lloyd Bradley explores the emergence of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound from an African perspective. Read by Ben Onwukwe.

A milestone is passed with the emergence of Afro-rock - a genuine London sound from an African perspective.

Lloyd Bradley explores the story of a 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.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderBen Onwukwe
AuthorLloyd Bradley
AbridgerNatalie Steed
ProducerKirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Aug 201309:45
  • Thu 15 Aug 201300:30
  • Wed 8 Aug 201814:45
  • Thu 9 Aug 201802:45
  • Wed 29 Jul 202608:30
  • Wed 29 Jul 202613:30
  • Wed 29 Jul 202619:30
  • Thu 30 Jul 202603:30

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