Soul Britannia

Series looking at the impact of soul music in Britain over the past 40 years. This edition examines examines how soul music in the 1970s and 80s reflected the tensions and changes of British society. From white Northern Soul clubs to militant reggae sound systems, from street funk to lovers rock, and from the retro fashions of 2-Tone to stylish black 'pop soul' bands like Loose Ends, it shows how British soul sought its own distinctive voice and image.