The Music is Black: A British Story

London, United Kingdom
The Music is Black: A British Story

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The Music is Black ©V&A East

The Movement

Contemporary Art, Photo

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125 years of Black music-making in Britain. Spanning four continents, this is a story of excellence, struggle, resilience and joy.

From the slow sway of Lovers Rock, to the basslines of Jungle, to the raw energy of Grime - sound has shaped generations of British culture.

The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum is our first exhibition exploring 125 years of music, style and community that changed the UK.

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