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2. Caribbean steel pan
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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 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2013.
Last on
Wed 29 Jul 2026
03:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Author | Lloyd Bradley |
| Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
| Abridger | Natalie Steed |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Tue 13 Aug 2013 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Wed 14 Aug 2013 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 7 Aug 2018 14:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 29 Jul 2026 03:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra