The Music is Black

A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo.

Trevor Nelson presents a celebration of some of the very best in black British music.

DJ Spoony has a playlist that brings together some of the most inspiring names in music.

The story of a band you may not have heard of but whose sound has influenced generations.

Rap legends DJ Target, Krept and Konan hunt for the next big MC to take over the scene.

The story of jungle, told by those who created this original British underground movement.

Celebrating 20 years of UK Garage with live music from the biggest names in the scene.

Leading figures give the inside track on the UKG scene that exploded in the 1990s.

Leading figures give the inside track on the British grime scene.

How a group of dedicated music fans paved the way for the first Motown tour of Britain.

Alan Yentob presents a film exploring the life and work of Labi Siffre.

How Bob Marley influenced politics and culture in the UK in the turbulent 1970s.

Newport rapper L E M F R E C K explores the often-overlooked history of Welsh black music.

Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.

The story of 2 Tone, which exploded from Coventry in 1979 with a musical message of unity.

The Specials perform at the Colchester Institute in 1979, playing hits such as Gangsters.

The British rap-heavyweight delivers a slam dunk performance in this 2021 set.

Rapper, entrepreneur & presenter Tinie Tempah chooses ten songs that soundtrack his life

Celebrating the power, influence and evolution of Black British music.

The Specials live in session for Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 6 Music.

A Storyville documentary looking at the history and impact of grime.

Craig David performs in the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special BBC Radio 2 In Concert.

Featuring Stormzy, Haim and Lewis Capaldi.

A special celebration of Britain's First Lady of Jazz's finest moments on the BBC.