Book of the WeekSounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital by Lloyd BradleyEpisodes Episode guide

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1. 5. Jungle and Garage

   5/5Jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style that's become mainstream.

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   Fri 31 Jul 202608:30

   BBC Radio 4 Extra
2. 4. Poppier

   4/5As roots reggae becomes popular, many black teenagers are drawn instead to lovers' rock.

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   Thu 30 Jul 202608:30

   BBC Radio 4 Extra
3. 3. Afro-rock

   3/5Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.

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   Wed 29 Jul 202608:30

   BBC Radio 4 Extra
4. 2. Caribbean steel pan

   2/5Lloyd Bradley explores steel pan, a Caribbean import into London's soundtrack.

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   Tue 28 Jul 202608:30

   BBC Radio 4 Extra
5. 1. 1948 - Empire Windrush

   1/5It's 1948 and the Empire Windrush brings an exciting new musical style to London - calypso

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   Mon 27 Jul 202608:30

   BBC Radio 4 Extra