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The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show

Music: Soul & Reggae: Soul

The best in funk and soul, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews

Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.

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The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show: History of Black American Music

Music: Classic Pop & Rock

20/10/2012

History of Black American Music

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, History of Black American Music

Craig tells the story of Black American music from 1945 to the present day.

As part of Black History Month, Craig tells the story of Black American music from 1945 to the present day.

As part of Black History Month Craig tells the story of Black American Music from 1945 to today in just 3 hours - is he mad? Can he do it? Who know's, but expect some amazing tunes and tales as he delves into his trunk of funk to come up with a playlist to end all playlists. He'll be assisted by a band of specially selected musicians who will be adding some live music to our history lesson. How many tunes can we play in 3 hours, which tunes will make the cut?

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