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5/6. Russell Davies explores the ancient art of close-harmony singing in its many variations, including barbershop, jazz, gospel and doo-wop as sung by sacred, commercial, amateur and professional groups
(church choirs, Welsh male voice choirs, session singers and backing vocalists).

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies

6/6. A celebration of Britain's Ivor Novello Awards, which since 1956 have recognised composers and songwriters for their craft. This week's presenter, Sharleen Spiteri of Scottish act Texas, discusses winning an Ivor (Best Song
Collection 1997) and serving as judge on the Ivor panel. There's also an assessment of current songwriting and how it might be developing, with input from Ivor winners Rod Temperton , Cathy Dennis and Guy Chambers.

Contributors

Unknown:
Ivor Novello
Presenter:
Sharleen Spiteri
Unknown:
Rod Temperton
Unknown:
Cathy Dennis

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