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Aspects of the Blues

BBC Radio 3
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Presented by Francis Smith , using records from his own collection. 2: Hard Times
Things were particularly bad for the blacks during the 30s Depression, and many singers, including Leroy Carr , Big Bill Broonzy and Lonnie John son, vividly described the difficulties they faced.

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Presented By:
Francis Smith
Unknown:
Leroy Carr
Unknown:
Bill Broonzy
Unknown:
Lonnie John
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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