Mighty Real - McAlmont Sings Sylvester 

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David McAlmont tells the glittering tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.

4 Extra Debut. David McAlmont visits San Francisco to tell the glittering yet sad tale of Sylvester James and his hit Mighty Real. From 2016.

Gay black diva Sylvester James is famed for his disco hit 'Mighty Real'. 

David McAlmont travels to San Francisco to tell his glittering, but sad tale.

Sylvester's short life says much about US civil rights movements, the politics of the American music business and the devastating effects of AIDS. 

David talks to Sylvester's sister, friends and fellow performers.

He also visits the San Francisco Opera House, where Sylvester recorded his renowned live album 'Living Proof'.   

Producer:  Debbie Kilbride

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016.

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