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Episode 3

Episode 3: Sons of the Sail

Sons of the Sail

BBC Radio 2 - Made in Britain, Sons of the Sail

Charles Hazelwood looks at British reggae music, chats to Tricky and A Guy Called Gerald.

Charles Hazelwood continues his musical journey by looking at the British reggae sound and chatting to Tricky and A Guy Called Gerald.

Charles Hazlewood takes a personal journey around Britain, uncovering the music that has shaped who we are today.

The influence of music from other places has been integral to the history of British music and in this third episode we examine its impact. Reggae producer Dennis Bovell tells Charles about the beginnings of lover's rock and the importance of a distinctly British reggae sound.

We hear from Tricky, who's now living in Paris, about his seminal album Maxinquaye and his thoughts on the formation of a black British identity in music.

And A Guy Called Gerald, the creator of one of the most important tracks in British dance music history, explains how music has been torn free from its location. But what does the music reveal about the people that play it? How has it shaped Britain?

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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Charles Hazlewood uncovers the unique pop music heritage that has shaped Britain

Charles Hazlewood uncovers the music that has shaped Britain as he examines and celebrates our unique pop music heritage

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