The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2011 - The Short History of Five Notes

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Dancehall singer Sean Paul, Hip hop star Missy Elliot and Malian singer Habib Koite all use a deceptively simple but hypnotic beat from the heart of Africa in some of their biggest hits. But what is it? Music journalist Rita Ray journeys to Ghana to find out.

Published on Friday, 25th February 2011.

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