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.
Joan Armatrading—Sight and Sound in Concert
Alan Black introduces Joan Armatrading in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1977.
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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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Stormzy—Glastonbury, 2019
The mega-star rapper takes the crown in a historic Glasto performance.
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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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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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The Music Is Black Mixtape
Video mixtape celebrating 100 years of UK Black Music featuring over 200 artists.
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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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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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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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Cat Burns—Radio 2's Piano Room
Cat Burns performs in Radio 2's Piano Room.
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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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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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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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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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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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With Stormzy—Radio 1's Live Lounge, Series 3
Featuring Stormzy, Haim and Lewis Capaldi.
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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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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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