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Silent Night

Soul Music Series 1

An exploration of one of the world's most popular Christmas carols, and some of unlikely places where it has been sung. From December 2000.

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30 minutes

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Boxing Day 2015 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Christmas Day 2015 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Boxing Day 2015 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

Watch the animation - Professor Mary King describes how the song became a symbol of hope.

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  • Soul Music

    Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact