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In the 1970s and early 80s, Jazz-funk music swept the UK's dance floors and clubs. This new musical sound emerged from the shadows of disco and had a fascinating impact in Britain. Vocalist and presenter David Grant was part of the UK soul outfit Linx. So who better to revisit this unique era, which saw artists experimenting with a fusion of jazz, funk, urban dance rhythm and pop hooks. David reveals how the origins of Brit-funk heralded a new dawn of dance music, cutting through racial boundaries in the clubs. Featuring: * Mark King of Level 42 * Gee Bello of Light of the World * Bill Sharpe and Jill Sayward of Shakatak * DJ's Chris Hill and Snowboy * Paul P of Hi-Tension * Southern Freeez singer, Ingrid Mansfield Allman Producer: Stephen Garner First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 2013.