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Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba

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Actor and musician Idris Elba presents a 3-part series playing tracks from all over Africa

Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba: Episode 2

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BBC Radio 2 - Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba, Episode 2

Actor & musician Idris Elba plays tracks from all over Africa from the last 60 years

When Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love of music from all over Africa. Here he picks the finest from the past 60 years

When actor, DJ and musician Idris Elba played the role of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom, it re-ignited his love for a type of music he was brought up on. In this 3 part series Journey Dot Africa he delves into his record collection which takes us all over Africa, from the 60s to the present day.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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