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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 BBC Radio 4 in August 2013.

15 minutes

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Credits

AuthorLloyd Bradley
ReaderBen Onwukwe
AbridgerNatalie Steed
ProducerKirsteen Cameron

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