The Music is Black
The BBC in collaboration with the V&A East Museum, is celebrating Black British Music and the people who made it.
Labi Siffre: This Is My Song—imagine..., 2022
Alan Yentob presents a film exploring the life and work of Labi Siffre.
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When Bob Marley Came to Britain
How Bob Marley influenced politics and culture in the UK in the turbulent 1970s.
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When Motown Came to Britain
How a group of dedicated music fans paved the way for the first Motown tour of Britain.
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The Rap Game UK
Rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan hunt for the next big MC to take over the scene.
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The Music Is Black Mixtape
Video mixtape celebrating 100 years of UK Black Music featuring over 200 artists.
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Black Music Wales
Newport rapper L E M F R E C K explores the often-overlooked history of Welsh black music.
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Rudies Come Back: The Rise and Rise of 2 Tone—Arena
Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.
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2 Tone: The Sound of Coventry
The story of 2 Tone, which exploded from Coventry in 1979 with a musical message of unity.
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Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande
The incredible story of a band you may never have heard but has influenced generations.
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The Specials—Rock Goes to College
The Specials perform at the Colchester Institute in 1979, playing hits such as Gangsters.
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AJ Tracey (2021)—Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival, 2021
The British rap-heavyweight delivers a slam dunk performance in this 2021 set.
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Tinie Tempah—Tracks Of My Years
Rapper, entrepreneur & presenter Tinie Tempah chooses ten songs that soundtrack his life
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The Music Is Black: Live Lounge Special—Radio 1 Live Lounge
Celebrating the power, influence and evolution of Black British music.
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The Specials Live in Session for 6 Music
The Specials live in session for Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6 Music.
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8 Bar: The Evolution of Grime—Storyville
A Storyville documentary looking at the history and impact of grime.
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Craig David—Radio 2 In Concert
Craig David performs in the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special BBC Radio 2 In Concert.
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With Stormzy—Radio 1 Live Lounge, Series 3
Featuring Stormzy, Haim and Lewis Capaldi.
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Cleo Laine at the BBC
A special celebration of Britain's First Lady of Jazz's finest moments on the BBC.
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Ella Eyre—Radio 2's Piano Room, Piano Room Month 2026
Pop soul songstress Ella Eyre joins the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
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Celeste—Radio 2's Piano Room, Piano Room Month 2025
Celeste warms the heart of the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra
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Bob Marley Reimagined
Trevor Nelson presents an orchestral reimagining of Bob Marley’s greatest hits.
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Hot Chocolate at the BBC
Compilation of Hot Chocolate's BBC performances and rare interview extracts.
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Alison Limerick—Radio 2's Piano Room, Piano Room Month 2026
Dance music icon Alison Limerick joins BBC Concert Orchestra in the Radio 2 Piano Room.
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Volume 2—Black British Music at the BBC
DJ Spoony has a playlist that brings together some of the most inspiring names in music.
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