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The award-winning podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life.

The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, music and fiction.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire: 30. Lumumba Pt. 1

30. Lumumba Pt. 1

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DRC’s music thrived, yet didn't ease its economic woes. Why? George explores its history.

DRC once dominated African music, but that industry hasn't alleviated economic pain. George delves into this by studying Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister.

Before Nigeria took over the African music scene, the Democratic Republic of Congo had us in a chokehold. But just like its minerals, the country’s music has yet to produce an industry that eases the economic suffering of its people, despite decades of supply and demand. Why? George goes to the genesis of the DRC’s economic reality by exploring the rise of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister.

Written by George The Poet
Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet
Original music by Benbrick, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Sound Design by Benbrick.

Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Chapter 4: After Empire

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Critically acclaimed Have You Heard George's Podcast is back for Chapter 4: After Empire

Since its rise to international acclaim, the multi-award-winning "Have You Heard George’s Podcast?" has remained famously undefinable. In its explosive new season, however, this finally changes, as George the Poet pieces together fragments of the African and Caribbean independence struggles. 

Poignant tales of strength and sacrifice frame some of the most important yet least discussed events of the last six decades, from the perspective of history’s unsung heroes.

George's verses flow over an evocative soundtrack, composed by long-time collaborator Benbrick, and brought to life by the BBC Concert Orchestra in Abbey Road. The season is peppered with timeless music from all corners of Black life - from Africa to the Caribbean and beyond.

The fourth season of HYHGP? brings to light the hidden tragedies and triumphs that have shaped our world.

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