Mastertapes

Coraine Bailey Rae talks about the inspiration behind her 2010 album, 'The Sea'. Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them. Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side. Both editions feature exclusive live performances of songs from the album. In this one (The A side), John Wilson takes Grammy-award-winning Corinne Bailey Rae back to the release of her follow-up album in 2010 - four years after her number one debut album. An extremely personal music collection, it explored a range of human emotions from grief and loss to love and joy. In a revealing interview, Corinne describes not just her musical upbringing and influences, but also talks movingly about the impact that the death of her husband had on the making of this album. Together with pianist Steve Brown, she performs an exclusive live version of the title track from the album. In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions. Producer: Paul Kobrak First broadcast on Radio 4 in December 2012.