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.
Volume 1—Black British Music at the BBC
Trevor Nelson presents a celebration of some of the very best in black British music.
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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 Artists—Rewind: 60 Years of Welsh Pop, Series 3
From Iris Williams to LEMFRECK, we dive into the archive of the best Welsh Black artists.
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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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Stormzy—Glastonbury, 2019
The mega-star rapper takes the crown in a historic Glasto performance.
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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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8 Bar: The Evolution of Grime—Storyville
A Storyville documentary looking at the history and impact of grime.
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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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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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Episode 1—The Rap Game UK, Series 1
Straight after meeting, the artists are faced with their first on the spot performance.
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With Stormzy—Radio 1's Live Lounge, Series 3
Featuring Stormzy, Haim and Lewis Capaldi.
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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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Shirley Bassey Special—Rewind: 60 Years of Welsh Pop, Series 2
Relive some of Dame Shirley Bassey's career-defining moments in this special programme.
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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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Labi Siffre—Radio 2's Piano Room, Piano Room Month 2026
Radio 2 brings you exclusive performances for a rare live performance for Radio 2
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Beverley Knight—Radio 2's Piano Room, Piano Room Month 2024
British soul legend Beverley performs 3 songs live alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra
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Craig David—Radio 2's Piano Room
Craig David performs "Who You Are", "7 Days", and covers 'Let It Go' by James Bay.
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Cat Burns—Radio 2's Piano Room
Cat Burns performs in Radio 2's Piano Room.
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2026: Access All Areas—The MOBO Awards
DJ Target presents a special behind-the-scenes show at the 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester.
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