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Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital Episodes

    5. Jungle and Garage

    5/5 Jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style that's become mainstream.

    4. Poppier

    4/5 As roots reggae becomes popular, many black teenagers are drawn instead to lovers' rock.

    3. Afro-rock

    3/5 Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots.

    2. Caribbean steel pan

    2/5 Lloyd Bradley explores steel pan, a Caribbean import into London's soundtrack.

    1. 1948: Empire Windrush

    1/5 The Empire Windrush brings an exciting new musical style to London.