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The Musical Legacy of Slavery - Part Three
'Song was central to our survival'. A look at the role of the voice and the part it played for slaves in maintaining their identity, the power of song to pave the way for change and how slave music influences today's singers. Contributors include Harry Belafonte and Taj Mahal. Presented by Rita Ray.
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大象传媒 World Service Archive
This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project