Shirley Thompson | Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History

Shirley Thompson OBE wrote a symphony for the Queens golden jubilee in 2002; she speaks of combining her two cultures with her music.

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  • Clip length: 4'25''
  • Broadcast year: 2020
Curriculum Connection
  • Music | Classical
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Black Classical Music: The Forgotten History
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