What is Roots? Roots is a joint scheme between the BBC and the Arts Council which aims to improve the quality and range of arts and cultural coverage on BBC local radio, television and in local arts venues.

We concentrate particularly but not exclusively on African, Asian, Caribbean and Chinese arts and culture.

Parminder -Leicester Roots Co-ordinator

How can Roots help you? Do you need to promote your event or art? Are you looking to be more involved in culturally diverse arts activity? Would you like to know more about African, Caribbean, Asian and Chinese arts and culture in your area?

Roots Project Co-ordinator Parminder Dosanjh is based in Leicester and works to develop community and artistic links to create new and exciting features for BBC Radio Leicester's mainstream programmes and the BBC Leicester website.

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She covers arts news, reviews and interviews for local radio, television and online and helps to raise the profile of local diverse artists and community arts activities as well as linking to mainstream arts venues.

Get in touch. She would love to hear from you, whether you are an individual with an interesting story or idea, an arts venue showcasing culturally diverse performances, or a professional artist.

BBC Radio Leicester, Epic House, Charles St Leicester
Tel :0116 251 6 88
Fax : 0116 225 11463
or email parminder.