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🗓️ 28 October 2021
⏱️ 6 minutes
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0:00.0 | This is a download from BBC Learning English. |
0:03.1 | To find out more, visit our website. |
0:14.9 | Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. |
0:19.1 | And I'm Sam. |
0:20.3 | In this 6 Minute English, we're talking about music. |
0:23.5 | What sort of music do you like listening to, Sam? |
0:26.4 | Well, I wouldn't say I have one specific type. |
0:29.7 | My taste in songs is more eclectic. |
0:32.7 | A word that describes taste, which includes a wide variety of styles. |
0:37.8 | Well, in this programme, we're talking all about grime, |
0:41.2 | a style of music which originated in London, |
0:43.9 | specifically in the tower blocks of East and Southeast London. |
0:48.0 | Yes, the artists are predominantly young black men |
0:51.6 | and often cite the decaying tower blocks they grew up in |
0:55.5 | as an inspiration for the urban style of music. |
0:59.3 | Well, before we continue talking about grime music, |
1:02.3 | I have a question for you, Sam. |
1:04.2 | Stormzy is one of the most famous grime artists, |
1:07.5 | but what is his real name? |
1:09.2 | Is it A, Michael Amari, B, Martin Awusu or C, Marvin Apaya? |
1:17.1 | I think I might know this one. |
1:19.4 | I'll say A, Michael Amari. |
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