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How the jazz genre helped give musicians a voice

We speak to the producer of The Truth About Jazz and how it forged social attitudes. Plus after a listener asks why warnings of disturbing material are needed, listeners respond.

The Truth About Jazz explains how this music genre helped forge social attitudes. We hear your feedback and speak to the show’s producer.
Plus, last week a listener questioned why warnings ahead of disturbing material are needed. We hear listeners' reactions to this question.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

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9 minutes

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Mon 14 Nov 202203:50GMT
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    BBC World Service Australasia, Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview & News Internet only
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