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Slavery Songlines - Series one - Exodus

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Presenter John Cavanagh explores the history of slavery through some of the most wonderful music ever composed. 3/3. Exodus: Bob Marley felt spiritually attached to the second book of the Old Testament, and the struggle for freedom inspired him to write his most political album, an exile yearning to be home. In this programme we hear about the ideas and history that inspired an album that is still relevant to this day.