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Black Music in Europe: A Hidden History

Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe, from the birth of recorded sound to the present day.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Series 4
1979-2021
Clarke Peters concludes his stories of black music from the late 1970s to the present day.
25 Aug 2021,28 mins
Series 4
1989-2006
Clarke Peters reveals stories of black music from the late 1970s to the present day.
18 Aug 2021,28 mins
Series 4
1979-1991
Clarke Peters reveals stories of black music from the late 1970s to the present day.
11 Aug 2021,28 mins
Series 3
Late 1950s and early 1960s
Clarke Peters continues his compelling history of Black music in Europe in a new series.
07 Apr 2020,28 mins
Series 3
1960s
Clarke Peters continues his compelling history of Black music in Europe.
14 Apr 2020,28 mins
Series 3
1970s
Clarke Peters continues his compelling history of Black music in Europe.
21 Apr 2020,28 mins
Series 2
After 1945
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of black music in Europe.
10 Apr 2019,28 mins
Series 2
1939-45
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of black music in Europe.
03 Apr 2019,28 mins
Series 2
Before the War
Clarke Peters continues his surprising history of black music in Europe.
27 Mar 2019,28 mins
Series 1
1900-1910
The Wire's Clarke Peters reveals a surprising musical history from a century ago.
19 Dec 2017,28 mins
Series 1
1910-1920
The Wire's Clarke Peters reveals a surprising musical history from a century ago.
26 Dec 2017,28 mins
Series 1
1920-1930
The Wire's Clarke Peters reveals a surprising musical history from a century ago.
09 Jan 2018,28 mins