Freedom Sounds 2010 - Episode 2

As the World Cup brings the attention of the world on South Africa this summer, trumpeter Hugh Masekela returns to Radio 2 to revisit the story of the musical liberation of South Africa, and explore the role of music in the freedom struggle of his home country. This four-part series incorporates material originally broadcast on Radio 2 back in 2004, to mark the tenth anniversary of free elections in South Africa, and brings the story up-do-date with preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Over the series, Hugh uncovers the power of music in the Freedom Struggle and explores the response of international musicians to the horrors of apartheid. We also hear what South Africa sounds like in 2010, with some of the artists selected to play at the World Cup opening ceremony. This episode features Philip Dabane, Chicco Twala and Joseph Shabalala from Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Other programming in Radio 2's World Cup Season includes Never Write Off The Germans, a comedy panel show hosted by Christian O'Connell; Steven Van Zandt remembers the international protest and Artists Against Apartheid in the documentary Ain't Gonna Play Sun City; Barnsley FC's resident poet Ian McMillan celebrates the rich history of British terrace chants in Sing When You're Winning; and John Inverdale takes listeners back to 1970, when Labour were kicked out of power, shortly after the England squad were disappointed in their defence of the World Cup.