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Clarke Peters presents a new series uncovering the surprising history of black music in Europe, from the late 1970s through to the present day.

Clarke Peters' concluding three-part series reveals stories from the history of black music in Europe over the last four decades.

From the collapse of the Eastern Bloc to the rise of multiculturalism, this was a time that saw old walls come tumbling down, while new forms of technology and new styles of music were all emerging at a rapid pace.

In this programme, Clarke looks at the music of black Europe in the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall. We hear from Jeff Mills and Dimitri Hegemann on Detroit techno in Berlin, and electronic pioneers Shut Up and Dance on the rave era in London. Rita Maia and DJ Marfox talk about the Batida scene in Lisbon.

Produced by Tom Woolfenden
A Loftus Media production for 大象传媒 Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Aug 2023 11:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 18 Aug 2021 09:00
  • Mon 28 Aug 2023 11:00