THE MUSIC IS BLACK
Meet the artists and discover the Black British music scenes that shaped Britain. From DJ mixes and revealing documentaries to nostalgic clips from BBC Archive and the chance to share your own stories, you can listen, watch and take part right here.
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Test your knowledge on Black British music
Test your knowledge on Black British music
Quiz: Can you guess the identity of these Black music icons?
Do you know your Five Star from your UB40 and your Bristol sound from your Bashment? Find out with our new quiz.
The Music is Black video playlist
On BBC Sounds
On BBC Sounds
The Music is Black collection
BBC Sounds celebrates Black British music.
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More from BBC Sounds
Classically Black. Audio, 134 minutes
The BBC Concert Orchestra celebrating music by black composers at Snape Maltings.
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A Celebration of UK Gospel
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On BBC iPlayer
On BBC iPlayer
The Music is Black collection
Compelling Black British music performances, documentaries and dramas on BBC iPlayer
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The Music is Black on Morning Live
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- Posted17 April
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- Posted18 June
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- Posted15 June
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- Posted4 June
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Black British music history across the BBC
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The Music is Black: from the archives
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- Posted31 May 2024
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- Posted21 May
Brief history of Black British Music
by BBC Bitesize for Teachers
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- Posted4 March
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Around the UK: Sounds of the cities
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The 2 Tone collection
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Meet the pioneers
Sade - Diamond Life. Audio, 57 minutes
With 1984's Diamond Life, Sade creates a sophisti-pop classic.
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In conversation: Up close and personal
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Black British Music in the news
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- Posted1 September
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CBeebies Bedtime Stories told by Black British artists
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