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The Colour of Music

BBC Radio 2
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Lionel Richie narrates a series that looks at the huge influence black people have had on popular music.
4:
The Devil's Music - Rhythm 'n' Blues Gives Birth to Rock 'n' Roll.
This instalment looks at those who helped to define R 'n' B and its subsequent influence on the development of rock 'n' roll and soul. With contributions from
Roscoe Gordon , Sam Philips , the Neville
Brothers, Al Bell and William Bell.

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Richie
Unknown:
Roscoe Gordon
Unknown:
Sam Philips
Unknown:
William Bell.
Source: Radio Times

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