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The Music Is Black Episodes

  1. Live at the Hackney Empire

    Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for The Music Is Black at the Hackney Empire.

  2. DJ Spoony's Selection

    DJ Spoony explores the exhibition which celebrates the impact of Black British Music. (R)

  3. The Music Is Black Mixtape

    Celebrating 100 years of Black Music in the UK with a mixtape featuring over 200 artists.

  4. Mixtape: Intro & 1920s-50s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with Jazz, Swing and Calypso from the 20s-50s.

  5. Mixtape: 2010s-20s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 2010s-20s Grime, DnB, Rap, Dance and Pop

  6. Mixtape: 2000s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 00s Garage, Pop, Rap, Jungle and DnB.

  7. Mixtape: 1990s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 90s Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Trip Hop and Garage.

  8. Mixtape: 1980s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 2 Tone, Ska, Pop and Hip Hop in the 80s.

  9. Mixtape: 1960s-70s

    Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with Soul, Funk, Reggae & Lovers Rock from 60-70s

  10. Handpicked tracks from the V&A exhibition

    A playlist of the music from V&A East Museum's exhibition exploring Black British music