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The giant of funk, soul and Shaft presents a new five-part series on the origins, music and performers of the movements known as funk. From its origins in j Senegelesedrum percussion, through to its progression as part ' of the work song and gospel ethic of the disparate American I black south, to its ' ultimate performer James Brown.
1: The early days of funk when artists like
Muddy Waters were creatingthe basic musical patterns and, essentially, the state of mind that created the genre. Producer Dave King

Contributors

Unknown:
James Brown.
Producer:
Dave King

Singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl's series on the popular music of Cuba. Tonight's search for Havana's best music bar haunts elicits the help of travel writer Simon Calder and music producer Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, who offers a lesson in how to play the tres guitar. With music from Los Van Van and Pablo Milanes, and a guide to the mambo.

Contributors

Presenter:
Kirsty MacColl
Unknown:
Simon Calder
Producer:
Juan de Marcos Gonzalez
Producer:
Pablo Milanes

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