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1. Roll Jordan Roll

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When Megan keeps playing a mystery melody in rehearsals for a jazz festival, she turns musical detective. Stars Rakie Ayola.

Rehearsing for the Brecon Jazz Festival, Megan keeps playing a certain melody.

But where does it come from?

Her musical detective trail leads to the 1880s and the visit to Swansea of a choir of emancipated slaves.

First of three plays inspired by the Women's Jazz Archive, written by Alan Plater.

Megan 5th ...... Rakie Ayola
Megan 3rd ...... Margaret John
Megan 1st ...... Helen Griffin
Loudin ...... Don Warrington
Owain ...... Phylip Harries
Rev Davies ...... Rhodri Hugh
PC Thomas ...... Arwyn Davies

Stories based on original material researched and collected by Jen Wilson of the Women's Jazz Archive, Swansea.

Composer and Musical Director: Paula Gardiner

Music performed by:

Aula Gardiner
Richard Roberts
Peter Churchill
Nia Lynn
Dyfrig Morris
Lee Williams

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Wales by Alison Hindell

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in August 2001.

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