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08/05/2026

Great music, good vibes and stories from our African and Caribbean communities.

Jacqueline is back for another 3 hours of stories from African and Caribbean communities.

This week, Choreographer and Director Joseph Toonga talks to Jacqueline about his new production “Joy Isn’t Always Joy” which explore the inner struggles of black men…

She's also joined in the studio after 8pm by Caroline Chinakwe to find out more about her work and her new store in Market Row in Brixton…

Alicia Burnett from Black Baby Loss Awareness week is here to tell us more about her support centre aimed at supporting black families impacted by perinatal loss…

And finally, film maker Joanna Boateng is here after 9 tonight to discuss her work and career.

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Fri 8 May 2026 19:00
BBC Radio London

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Music Played

  • Fatback

    I Found Lovin'

    • Wow What A Party.
    • K-TEL.
    • 01.

  • Jackson Sisters

    I Believe In Miracles

    • The Collection.
    • Spectrum.
    • 1.

  • Olivia Dean

    Let Alone The One You Love

    • The Art of Loving.
    • PLG - Capitol.
    • 6.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Waiting In Vain

    • Legend - Bob Marley.
    • TUFF GONG.
    • 01.

  • Sekou

    Dangerous Lover

    • EMI.

  • Sugar Minott

    Good Thing Going

    • Good Thing Going - The Greatest Hits of Sugar Minott.
    • Tilly Tunes.
    • 4.

  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    Got to Get You Into My Life

    • The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire.
    • Columbia/Legacy.
    • 01.

  • Chaka Khan

    Chakzilla

    • EarthSong Records.

  • Loose Ends

    Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)

    • NOW That's What I Call 80s: Dancefloor.
    • Now! Music.
    • 20.

  • Ne-Yo

    Up Out Gone

    • Atlantic Records.

  • The Staple Singers

    If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)

    • Soul Hits Of The '70s: Didn't It Blow Your Mind! V.
    • RHINO.
    • 01.

  • Gloria Gaynor

    Never Can Say Goodbye

    • New Years Eve 2021.
    • UME - Global Clearing House.
    • 11.

  • Artful Dodger

    Re-Rewind (feat. Craig David)

    • 30 Years: Three Decades of Dance - Ministry of Sound.
    • Ministry of Sound Recordings.
    • 38.

  • Rihanna

    Umbrella (feat. JAY-Z)

    • Now 67.
    • EMI/VIRGIN/POLYGRAM.
    • 01.

  • Blackstreet & Teddy Riley

    Don't Leave Me

    • The Best Of BLACKstreet - 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection.
    • Interscope.
    • 7.

  • Myles Smith

    Stay (If You Wanna Dance)

    • RCA.

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Boogie Shoes

    • The Best Of.
    • Parlophone UK.
    • 9.

  • Amerie

    1 Thing

    • Hitch - Music From The Motion Picture.
    • Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax.
    • 1.

  • Fred again.. & Obongjayar

    adore u

    • Atlantic.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    Games People Play

    • The Best of the Spinners.
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 9.

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 May 2026 19:00
    BBC Radio London