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The Glastonbury Festival occupies a special place in the British imagination. 180,000 people descend on a field to re-engage with their hippy side for a weekend. We’ve collected a good range of tape which explores the American perspective on the festival including how Glasto was influenced by Woodstock. The World’s Alex Collins tells us more on today’s show.

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