Grime: Music from architecture - 6 Minute English สาธารณะ

In this programme, we talk about grime – a style of music which originated in the tower blocks of London. Famous artists are Wiley and Stormzy. We discuss the topic and teach you vocabulary.

This weeks question
Stormzy is one of the most famous grime artists, but what is his real name?
a) Michael Omari
b) Martin Owusu
c) Marvin Appiah
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
eclectic
describes taste which includes a wide variety of styles

contentious
creating or causing conflict

coming of age
becoming an adult

predominant
the strongest or most important

chants
sings the same thing over and over again

existential
relating to human existence

To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211028

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