The Music is Black
Celebrating the best of Black British music as part of a special season in collaboration with V&A East. From the people who made it, to those who champion it - hear their stories and songs.
Instrumental: Black British Trailblazers
Recognising black artists' contributions to Britain's best loved music genres.
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The Music Is Black
A series of programmes from the BBC in collaboration with V&A East Museum.
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The UK Garage Story—Music Uncovered
During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm.
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A Short History of Drum & Bass—Music Uncovered
DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of D&B.
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Kenny Allstar
The sounds of the streets with Kenny. @1Xtra on social
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SHERELLE
Showcasing the very best blend of jungle, footwork, breakbeat and a few classics thrown in
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Jamz Supernova
With an uplifting array of alternative RnB, global club sounds and leftfield electronica.
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BBC Introducing on 1Xtra
The best new and under the radar music from 1Xtra.
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The Good Groove with DJ Spoony
Non-stop 2 happy hours of joyful floor-fillers, soulful house and lyrical garage tunes!
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Trevor Nelson
Classic Old Skool selections for your Sunday!
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The Music Is Black: 1980s—6 Music's Rave Forever
A look back at Black British music that shaped dance floors in the 80s.
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6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: 80s Acid House—The Music Is Black
Enjoy a 30-minute Acid House Mix from across the 80s.
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6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: Ska & 2-Tone Essentials—The Music Is Black
Enjoy 30 minutes of the best ska and 2-Tone tracks from across the 80s.
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6 Music's Rave Forever Mix: Norman Jay MBE—The Music Is Black
Norman Jay MBE provides a definitive 80s mix for Rave Forever!
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2 Tone: The Story
Pete Waterman shares the story and explores the influence of 2 Tone music.
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6 Music Rave Forever Mix: Spirit of Jah Shaka Sound System—The Music Is Black
A 30-minute mix celebrating the Spirit of Jah Shaka Sound System.
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Live at the Hackney Empire—The Music Is Black
Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for The Music Is Black at the Hackney Empire.
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Handpicked tracks from the V&A exhibition—The Music Is Black
A playlist of the music from V&A East Museum's exhibition exploring Black British music
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A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew—Add to Playlist
Soweto Kinch, Nolay, Janet Kay and guests are live at the V&A East Museum.
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RAYE—1Xtra Salutes...
1Xtra Salutes trailblazing singer-songwriter RAYE.
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DJ Spoony's Selection—The Music Is Black
DJ Spoony explores the exhibition which celebrates the impact of Black British Music.
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Tinie Tempah—Tracks of My Years
Tinie Tempah joins Vernon to choose ten songs that have soundtracked his life.
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Raye - Escapism (feat. 070 Shake)—Song Exploder
Raye tells the story behind her song "Escapism."
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Michael Kiwanuka - Black Man in a White World—Song Exploder
Michael Kiwanuka breaks down his song "Black Man in a White World."
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