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Lloyd Bradley explores the emergence of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound from an African perspective. Read by Ben Onwukwe.

A milestone is passed with the emergence of Afro-rock - a genuine London sound from an African perspective.

Lloyd Bradley explores the story of a 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

Thu 30 Jul 2026 03:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

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

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Aug 2013 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 15 Aug 2013 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 8 Aug 2018 14:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 9 Aug 2018 02:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Jul 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Jul 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 29 Jul 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 30 Jul 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra