The Music is Black: A British Story exhibition book
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Epic in scope, The Music is Black explores the sound and identity of the African diaspora as shaped by imperialism and colonialism from the 1400s, and surveys the uniquely Black British musical genres emerging between 1900 and 1970. Subsequent influential imports, rap and ragga, are discussed, with dedicated sections on Lovers Rock, Brit Funk, 2 Tone, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Trip Hop, UK Garage and Grime.
Each section includes artist interviews, with histories from Carroll Thompson, Neville Staple, Kenny Wellington, Bluey Maunick, Fabio & Grooverider, Morcheeba, Megaman, DJ Target and Slimzee.
Author/Artist/Designer
Edited by Jacqueline Springer, foreword by Dame Shirley BasseyPages
352, 160 illustrations
Dimensions
23 x 16.5cm
ISBN
9781838510527
Colour
Black
Product code
172074
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The Music Is Black: A British Story
125 years of Black music-making in Britain. This landmark exhibition will reveal how Black British music has shaped British culture. Spanning four continents and 12 decades, this is a story of excellence and struggle, resilience and joy.