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 beyond with none other than the people who brought us The Sounds of Black Britain podcast: The

Episode 9: Rise of Jungle, Garage & Grime

Oct 28th, 2022 52m 58s

Jungle, Garage and Grime are three original Black British music genres that have influenced sound and culture throughout the world.Three innovative, Black-led EDM movements that changed the way we listened to music, raved to it and the fashion

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

Oct 21st, 2022 46m 53s

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 in the Bronx, New York - thanks to a young, immigrant Jamaican DJ - all the way through to its

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

Oct 14th, 2022 39m 49s

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 way to the UK and changed the game.Who better to give us a breakdown than UK soul legend Omar a

Episode 6: Pirate Radio

Oct 7th, 2022 47m 49s

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 icons of DJs and gave some of the biggest names in the game a place to cut their teeth.Julie

Episode 5: Black British Women In Music

Sep 16th, 2022 47m 47s

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 face of UK music and culture.Julie is joined by rising star Tiana Major9 and all the way from LA,

Episode 4: The Power Of Ska

Sep 9th, 2022 40m 58s

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 journey with one of the most iconic producers in British music history, Dennis Bovell MBE.C

Episode 3: Racial Politics

Sep 2nd, 2022 38m 47s

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 is actively attacked and denied by the authorities? Due to the colour of the skin of those com

Episode 2: Afrorock to Afroswing

Aug 26th, 2022 39m 41s

Afrorock, Afroswing, Afrobeats… do you know the difference?The music of young Africa is now part of Black British culture and identity.Julie Adenuga is joined by Hitmaker Jae5 and Amapiano diva Nqobile, as they reset the history of African mu

Episode 1: Sounds Of Carnival

Aug 25th, 2022 47m 9s

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 this 10-part deep dive into the musical history of Black Britain, cultural powerhouse Julie Adenug

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Introducing: The Black Curriculum Presents: Sounds of Black Britain

Aug 22nd, 2022 2m 7s

The Black Curriculum Presents: Sounds of Black Britain, a podcast which explores history and identity through Black British music.Join Julie Adenuga and special guests, every Friday for a deep dive into the musical history of Black Britain. S