Mighty Real - Mcalmont Sings Sylvester

David McAlmont travels to San Francisco to tell the glittering and sad tale of gay black diva Sylvester James, famed for his disco hit Mighty Real. Sylvester's short life says much about U.S. civil rights movements, the politics of the American music business and the devastating effects of AIDS. David talks to Sylvester's sister, friends and fellow performers, and visits the San Francisco Opera House, where Sylvester recorded his renowned live album Living Proof.

Producer Debbie Kilbride.

David McAlmont tells the fabulous tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016.

David McAlmont tells the glittering tale of Sylvester James and his disco hit Mighty Real.

David McAlmont visits San Francisco to tell the glittering yet sad tale of Sylvester James and his hit Mighty Real. From 2016.