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24th November 2025<\/p>\n

Carol Leeming talks to Trevor Locke.<\/h1>\n

Trevor Locke talks to Dr Carol Leeming MBE FRSA about the music scene and the contribution made by black musicians not only to Leicester but also to Britain nationally. Carol looks to the future of both music and venues, as well as promotion and publicity. A noted authority on music, Dr Leeming mentions several artists who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of music in this country. Listen to the interview on YouTube<\/a>. Or listen to the interview on Trevor Locke’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carol Leeming on Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Carol Leeming on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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