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The Unknown Satchmo
To mark the true centenary of Louis
Armstrong's birth Michael Pointon reviews the fresh musical discoveries and biographical research that have thrown new light on Satchmo's astonishing musical career.
3: Some neglected Decca recordings from the thirties and musical outtakes from the film New Orleans.

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Michael Pointon

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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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