Russell Davies presents a 52-part history of jazz, from its earliest stirrings until the millennium. 2: Out of Africa. Since black
Americans have been such a powerful presence in jazz from its earliest days, musicians have frequently emphasised the music's
African roots. After all, the ancestors of these people were shipped from there to America as slaves. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about the African roots of jazz? Repeated Friday 11.30pm