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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 BBC Radio 4 in August 2013.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Jul 2026 03:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Author Lloyd Bradley
Reader Ben Onwukwe
Abridger Natalie Steed
Producer Kirsteen Cameron

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Aug 2013 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 14 Aug 2013 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 7 Aug 2018 14:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 8 Aug 2018 02:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Jul 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Jul 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Jul 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Jul 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra