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In the 1970s and early 80s, Jazz Funk music swept the UK's dance floors and clubs.

This new musical sound emerged from the shadows of disco and had a fascinating impact in Britain.

Vocalist and presenter David Grant was part of the UK soul outfit Linx. So who better to revisit this unique era, which saw artists experimenting with a fusion of jazz, funk, urban dance rhythm and pop hooks.

David reveals how the origins of Brit-Funk heralded a new dawn of dance music, cutting through racial boundaries in the clubs.

Featuring:

Mark King of Level 42
Gee Bello of Light of the World
Bill Sharpe and Jill Sayward of Shakatak
DJ's Chris Hill and Snowboy
Paul P of Hi-Tension
Southern Freeez singer, Ingrid Mansfield Allman

Producer: Stephen Garner

First broadcast on 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 in March 2013.