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Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians

Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians

Update: 2024-10-04
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Idris Elba is best known for his acting, but he’s also a passionate musician and DJ. He talks to Matt Galloway about what music means to his life, and his new docu-series, Paid In Full, which looks at the history of Black musicians being exploited by the music industry.

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Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians

Idris Elba on his love of music — and fairness for Black musicians