Celebrating Black Voices

Explore black history, culture, stories, and music.

Shows

The Music Is Black
A series of programmes from the BBC in collaboration with V&A East Museum.
Have You Heard George's Podcast?
The award-winning podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life.
Instrumental: Black British Trailblazers
Recognising black artists' contributions to Britain's best loved music genres.
1Xtra's Throwback Party
Keke brings an hour of nostalgic bangers to 1Xtra!
Goldie: Street to Symphony Hall
Goldie on the two-way traffic between classical and popular music of Black British origin.
1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave
Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.
Colouring in Britain
Uncovering the incredible lives and stories of Britons of colour, past and present.
SHERELLE
Showcasing the best blend of jungle, footwork, breakbeat and a few classics thrown in.
1Xtra Salutes...
A shout-out to some of the biggest names in hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall and Afrobeats.
Bugzy Malone’s Grandest Game
Grand Theft Auto shocked and thrilled the world. For rapper Bugzy Malone – it goes deep.
Seun’s Talking Drum British and West African
Journalist Seun Matiluko takes a close look at Britain’s largest Black African group.
Who Was Michael X?
The intriguing story of the once famous Black British activist you’ve never heard of.
UK Black
UK African and Caribbean stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.
Music Uncovered
During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm.
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
The story of Dimple Pennington, wannabe lifestyle influencer, and her four half siblings
BBC Introducing on 1Xtra
The best new and under the radar music from 1Xtra.
Maame by Jessica George
The story of a young woman finding her own voice, and her own place in the world.
The Reset
The complications of adulting and the endings we move through.

Episodes