1. 1948: Empire Windrush
Lloyd Bradley explores how in 1948 the Empire Windrush brought a new musical style to London - calypso. Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Lloyd Bradley explores 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.
Passenger liner, the HMT Empire Windrush brings an exciting new style of music to London with the arrival of Caribbean Calypso star Lord Kitchener.
Read by Ben Onwukwe.
Abridged in five parts by Natalie Steed.
Producer: Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in August 2013.
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Duration: 01:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Ben Onwukwe |
| Author | Lloyd Bradley |
| Abridger | Natalie Steed |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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Mon 12 Aug 2013 09:45蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 FM- Tue 13 Aug 2013 00:30蘑菇短视频 Radio 4
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