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Silent Night
An exploration of one of the world's most popular Christmas carols, and some of unlikely places where it has been sung. From December 2000.
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Boxing Day 201500:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Christmas Day 201518:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Boxing Day 201500:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem
Watch the animation - Professor Mary King describes how the song became a symbol of hope.
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Soul Music
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
