Episode 2
Lloyd Bradley turns his attention to a Caribbean import which has seeped into the soundtrack of London - steel pan.
Journalist Lloyd Bradley's new book tells the story of a city's transformation through its music, taking in the wave of Commonwealth immigration in the 1940s right up to the present day.
After his exploration of calypso, author Lloyd Bradley turns his attention to another Caribbean import which has seeped into the soundtrack of London - steel pan.
Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Written by Lloyd Bradley.
Abridged by Natalie Steed.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Lloyd Bradley |
| Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
| Abridger | Natalie Steed |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Tue 13 Aug 2013 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM- Wed 14 Aug 2013 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 7 Aug 2018 14:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 8 Aug 2018 02:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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