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Lenny Henry's Musical Journey to South Africa
BBC Radio 4
Amid the building excitement of the World Cup, Lenny explores Johannesburg (and beyond) through the great powerhouse of South African music. From the violins of the Buskaid Music project in Soweto to the Jo'burg reggae of the (murdered) Lucky Dube, from 50s pennywhistle jive to 21st-century kwaito, the music that he encounters describes, celebrates and goes some way to explaining life in South Africa today.
"it feels as if Lenny Henry has been let out of school in this vibrant five-part series" The Guardian
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Transmission Details
Five-part series (repeat), 24 - 28 May, 2010