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The Grand Union Orchestra

BBC Radio 3
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Charles Fox introduces a recording, made in the Lilian Baylis Theatre, London, of this 16-piece group playing Freedom Calls, composed by their founder Tony Haynes. The work is about the struggle for liberty in different parts of the world and has lyrics by Valerie Bloom (Jamaica), John Matshikiza (South Africa) and Vladimir Vega (Chile).

Contributors

Presenter:
Charles Fox
Musicians:
The Grand Union Orchestra
Composer:
Tony Haynes
Lyricist:
Valerie Bloom
Lyricist:
John Matshikiza
Lyricist:
Vladimir Vega
Source: Radio Times

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