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Riley Square is a 1960s precinct in Coventry - a mixture of shops, housing and public space.

In this edition, Slow Radio collaborates with an art project taking place at Riley Square. The project is an exploration of what makes a neighbourhood a home, and sound recordings and interviews have been made by artists Georgiou & Tolley – asking ‘how places feel’ .

Slow Radio curates their recordings and builds on them, making a sound portrait of Riley Square; inviting us to step away from what we’re doing and just listen.

Riley Square was a big shopping attraction for decades, but retail has struggled in recent years. During that time the community has changed too. The area is now home to a community from across the world.

Their words and memories are our guide as we hear the concrete and the busyness of city life, the sound of wind whistling around tower blocks, and moments of beauty and calm.

Producer: Melvin Rickarby
A Must Try Softer Production