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Sounds of Black Britain

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Episode publication activity over the past year

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Episode 10: The Wrap Up

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have been on a journey! For the final episode we look at what we've learned about the past, present and future of Black music in Great Britain and ...

Episode 9: Rise of Jungle, Garage & Grime

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jungle, Garage and Grime are three original Black British music genres that have influenced sound and culture throughout the world. Three innovative, ...

Episode 8: Sounds of the Black Atlantic: Re-Routing Rap

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It didn't start with us, but we definitely brought our own UK sound and style to it. This week, we're talking all about Hip-Hop. From its birthplace i...

Episode 7: Sounds of the Black Atlantic: Soul, Funk and Jazz

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode it’s all about the the sounds of the Black Atlantic - namely Soul, Funk and Jazz - and how these African American genres made their ...

Episode 6: Pirate Radio

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for Volume 2, and kicking off with a look at how Black pirate radio provided a platform for the sound of the underground in the UK. It made...

Episode 5: Black British Women In Music

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We couldn’t wrap Volume 1 of the Sounds of Black Britain without focussing on the brilliant and talented Black women, that have helped change the fa...

Episode 4: The Power Of Ska

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at Jamaican musical culture's influence on UK scenes and styles through Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae and Dancehall. Julie takes us on a...

Episode 3: Racial Politics

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming together as one to enjoy music has to be the best thing about parties, clubs, concerts and festivals. But what happens when that communal vibe ...

Episode 2: Afrorock to Afroswing

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Afrorock, Afroswing, Afrobeats… do you know the difference? The music of young Africa is now part of Black British culture and identity. Julie Adenu...

Episode 1: Sounds Of Carnival

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we talk about the musical history of Black Britain, it’s only right we talk about a staple of Black British culture... Carnival! To kick off th...

Introducing: The Black Curriculum Presents: Sounds of Black Britain

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Curriculum Presents: Sounds of Black Britain, a podcast which explores history and identity through Black British music. Join Julie Adenuga ...