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John Kirkpatrick celebrates the 150th anniversary of the full patent of the concertina. the only musical instrument invented in England, and traces its history from its
Edwardian heyday, through its decline in the 50s to the current revival.
With contributions from collector and historian Neil
Wayne, players Alistair Anderson and Dave
Townsend, maker
Steve Dickenson and Harry Scurfield.
Plus music and archive recordings from William Kimber and Sean Tester.
Producer David Corser

Contributors

Unknown:
John Kirkpatrick
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Alistair Anderson
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Steve Dickenson
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Harry Scurfield.
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William Kimber
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Sean Tester.
Producer:
David Corser

Sujata Barot looks at some of the new trends in Hindi film music, including ghazals and qawalis, Rajasthani folk music, rap and bhangra. Plus a tribute to the musical director R D
Burman, who died earlier this year.
Producers David Corser and Kulwant Sidhu

Contributors

Producers:
David Corser
Producers:
Kulwant Sidhu

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