[cma-l] Hip Hop - offensive lyrics?

[Stevensuttie at aol.com]

Dear CMA colleagues,
 
I have a very enthusiastic young chap who wishes to do a Hip Hop show. I  
have zero knowledge of this particular genre, other than the music often 
talks  about rascist, violent and sexual matters.
 
Unfortunately, this volunteer cannot get hold of radio edits for all songs, 
 so occasionally, lyrics that may cause offence may be broadcast. I called  
OFCOM this morning to ask if this was acceptable, if we put out disclaimers 
 along the lines of "Warning: The following music contains lyrics that may 
cause  offence - if you are easily offended this programme isn't for you." 
The answer  was unclear from OFCOM - but put bluntly - that disclaimer would 
not serve as a  protection should a listener complain.
 
So I wondered what everybody else does? Any help or guidance on this matter 
 will be gratefully received.
 
Thanks in advance
 
Kindest  Regards
Steve Suttie
Station Manager, 94.4FM Salford City  Radio
office 0161 793 2939 
mobile 07772 355 852
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