Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Lee Roe

At a time where inequalities and social injustices are once again affecting black communities and individuals throughout the world, this podcast celebrates the unbridled creativity of black music artists past and present while also - as ever on Ribble FM - champions musical talent from the UK's North West.

On this Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues podcast, Alan Bramwell (Giants of Jazz Radio) presents music from Muddy Waters, Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and Elmore James + many more.

Presenter Alan Bramwell traces the roots of funk music through groundbreaking artists such as Duke Ellington, Bo Diddley and Ray Charles.

Presenter Alan Bramwell features new music from Nora Jones and Shabaka and the Ancestors and celebrates sounds from Herbie Hancock and the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Presented by Alan Bramwell, this virtual festival features music from the artists scheduled to appear at the 2020 Ribble Valley Jazz Festival, postponed due to the Coronavirus.