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Studio Three: Xango's Challenge

BBC Radio 3
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In Peter Kalu's new play an ancient battle is played out through music, text and sound when two African Gods meet to fight again.
Thunderous Xango, the God of Revenge, is determined to kill his rival, Ogun, God of Justice, and to avenge the legacy of slavery. But Ogun finds an unexpected ally in modern times.

Contributors

Writer:
Peter Kalu
Musician:
Roy Johnson
Musician:
Richard Bostock
Composer/Musician:
Ansell Broderick
Director:
Nandita Ghose
Xango:
Treva Etienne
Ogun:
Jefferey Kissoon
Isobel:
Emily Woof
Narrator:
Joy Richardson
Chorus:
Ann-Marie Frater
Diva:
Una Higgins
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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