Feel the Chant: The Brit Funk Story

In the 1970s and early 80s, Jazz-funk music swept the UK's dance floors and clubs.

This new musical sound emerged from the shadows of disco and had a fascinating impact in Britain.

Vocalist and presenter David Grant was part of the UK soul outfit Linx.

So who better to revisit this unique era, which saw artists experimenting with a fusion of jazz, funk, urban dance rhythm and pop hooks.

David reveals how the origins of Brit-funk heralded a new dawn of dance music, cutting through racial boundaries in the clubs.

Featuring:

* Mark King of Level 42
* Gee Bello of Light of the World
* Bill Sharpe and Jill Sayward of Shakatak
* DJ's Chris Hill and Snowboy
* Paul P of Hi-Tension
* Southern Freeez singer, Ingrid Mansfield Allman

Producer: Stephen Garner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2013.