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The best in country music, this week's most-played singles in America, and the latest news and information.
PHONE 08 [number removed] for programme information and details of country music clubs and associations.
E-MAIL: david.allan.show@bbc.co.uk

Classic rhythm and blues from the archive and the best of the new releases. With a session by the German pianist Axel Zwingenberger. who demonstrates why he is regarded as Europe's foremost exponent of boogie-woogie. E-MAIL: [address removed]

Contributors

Pianist:
Axel Zwingenberger.

Starring Russ Abbot. Jeffrey Holland , Bella Emberg , Susie Blake and Chris Emmett.
Written by Paul Minett and Brian Leveson , Paul Tibby and Mark Sims Musical director Trevor Brown.
Repeated Saturday 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeffrey Holland
Unknown:
Bella Emberg
Unknown:
Susie Blake
Unknown:
Chris Emmett.
Written By:
Paul Minett
Written By:
Brian Leveson
Unknown:
Paul Tibby
Unknown:
Mark Sims
Director:
Trevor Brown.

Fifty years ago, the merchant ship Windrush made the journey from the Caribbean to Tilbury with 500 people on board, some returning to settle in Britain, others making the voyage to the mother country for the first time. Trevor McDonald presents the second of five programmes telling their stories from their arrival to the search for work and accommodation, with personal recollections, archive material and music.

BBC Radio 2

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Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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