The Music is Black

A series of programmes from the BBC in collaboration with V&A East Museum.

Recognising black artists' contributions to Britain's best loved music genres.

During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm.

DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of D&B.

The sounds of the streets with Kenny. @1Xtra on social

Showcasing the very best blend of jungle, footwork, breakbeat and a few classics thrown in

The best new and under the radar music from 1Xtra.

Non-stop 2 happy hours of joyful floor-fillers, soulful house and lyrical garage tunes!

Classic Old Skool selections for your Sunday!

Pete Waterman shares the story and explores the influence of 2 Tone music.

Celebrating 100 years of Black Music in the UK with a mixtape featuring over 200 artists.

A playlist of the music from V&A East Museum's exhibition exploring Black British music

Join 1Xtra for a nonstop celebration of brand new music from across the UK.

An hour of huge tracks from UK artists that have helped shaped the 2020s to date.

An hour of huge tracks from UK artists that helped shaped the 2010s at home and abroad.

An hour of huge tracks from UK artists that helped shaped the 2000s at home and abroad.

An hour of huge tracks from UK artists that helped shaped the 1990s at home and abroad.

1Xtra Salutes trailblazing singer-songwriter RAYE.

1Xtra salutes Kano - rapper, actor, legend.

1Xtra Salutes the MOBO Awards at 30.

From the streets of Peckham to The Landlord, 1Xtra Salutes the one and only Giggs.

1Xtra Salutes one of the UK’s most influential artists, Dizzee Rascal.

1Xtra celebrates the one and only Wretch 32!

1Xtra celebrates Little Simz with her greatest tunes and best moments at the BBC!