Avril Coleridge-Taylor (1903-1988); Wikipedia says she was a "pianist". She was. She was also a composer and conductor (in fact she was the first female conductor of the band of the Royal Marines). She was also the daughter of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

Historian and author Stephen Bourne and musician and author Patricia Hammond talk about her talent and her eventful life in this episode.

Find out more about Stephen and his work championing black and LGBTQ history here: https://stephenbourne.co.uk/
Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackpoppies14

Find out more about Patricia, her music and her work to rediscover the music of the past , particularly unsung female composers here: https://patriciahammond.com/
Follow Patricia on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hammondpatricia

Music: Mr Sun & Can Sorrow Find Me are used with permission. Both, along with many other gems can be found on Patricia's Youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/patriciahammondsongs


Host: Lottie Walker
Guests: Stephen Bourne & Patricia Hammond
Production & Editing: Harry Jacobs

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