Front Row - 25 Years of 21st Century: Music

25 Years of 21st Century: Music

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Front Row looks at how culture has changed in the first 25 years of this century, starting with Music.

Samira is joined by Radio 4's Add to Playlist hosts Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe, music journalist Kitty Empire and former Spotify exec Will Page.

They discuss how transformations in technology have impacted what we listen to and what music is being written, and what genres of music have come to the forefront in the last 25 years.

Pete Waterman, one of the judges on the original Pop Idol, talks about the explosion of TV music competitions.

And the Master of the Kings Music, composer Errollyn Wallen, explores how classical music has changed and evolved.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Corinna Jones

Published on Monday, 27th January 2025.

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