TXU - Mon to Fri from 2pm.News | Documentaries
Luther Vandross tribute
We talk to Luther's close friends and people who worked with him in celebration of his life and music. Plus artists like Estelle, Omar, Blak Twang and Nathan tell us what impact Luther's music has had on their lives.
Find out more...Lyrical Learning
As part of the BBC's
RaW literacy campaign, we spend time with Ivor Novello award-winning song writer Michelle Escoffery and assess whether reading more helps produce better lyrics.
Find out more...R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
We examine the link between soul music and the Civil Rights Movement.
Find out more...Other TXU documentaries
Learn about the life of Bob Marley, how soundsystems have changed the face of black music, the first black man to win a singles title at Wimbledon and lots more...
Apartheid: 10 years on
Rodney P heads to Jo'burg to check out its scene 10 years after apartheid ended. He asks young people what is it like to live in the new South Africa?
Find out more...Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe busted a lot of racial barriers, and not only through winning tennis titles. He was at the forefront of anti-apartheid struggles, and was a campaigner for Aids and Haitian refugees. Find out more about the remarkable activist athlete...
Find out more...Asian footballers
With massive amateur leagues, why are we still not seeing enough UK Asians making the grade? Follow a footballer's journey from playground to premiership to see why we're still not seeing enough Asian faces on a Saturday afternoon.
Find out more...Black Power
Two black athletes brought the US civil rights struggle to the 1968 Olympics. Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their gloved fists in a Black Power salute and made an iconic image of the time.
Find out more...Bobo Dreads: Unravelling the truth
Rastafari: You've probably heard of the religion - but how much do you understand about it? A new consciousness is coming through in Jamaica's musical community. Bobo Dreads wear their locks under a turban and are known for their fundamentalism.
Find out more...By any means necessary… (Malcolm X)
?uestlove of the Roots investigates Malcolm X's legacy, 40 years on from his assassination. Director Spike Lee, author Maya Angelou, MC Jonzi D and MC Rakin from Mecca 2 Medina tell how they were inspired by the absolute revolutionary who refused to hold his tongue.
Find out more...Caribbean cricket
Inspiring art, music and endless debate, West Indies cricket has always been important part of life for Caribbean people living in the UK. Mali Richards, son of the Windies' highest-scoring test batsman Sir Vivian, looks at the history of West Indian cricket.
Find out more...Fight the power
The link between hip hop and politics goes way back and the voices in black music are getting more active. Doc Brown goes Stateside in search of the stars taking an interest in politics like Russell Simmons, Erykah Badu and Dame Dash.
Find out more...History of the remix
1Xtra's 'Remix Kid' Seani B uncovers the origins of remixing... How has the art has changed over the years?
Find out more...Michael Jackson
He's one of the biggest superstars the world has ever known with the most dedicated fans. How did he end up where he is? TX's LA reporter Peter Bowes takes a look at Michael's life, from the early years up till now.
Find out more...Living with the New Cross Fire
Thirteen black teenagers died in a fire at a house party in the New Cross area of London in 1981. Was it a race attack, murder or an accident? There have been many theories but still no-one knows.
Find out more...Sound systems
Without soundsystems we might not have reggae, soul, dancehall, drum & bass, garage or grime. How has the soundsystem changed the face of black music in the UK? How did toasting begin and how has the role of the MC developed? 1Xtra's Mike Anthony finds out...
Find out more...The Duppy Conqueror (Bob Marley)
Bob Marley's music has never died and his influence on reggae musicians continues. American reggae star Shaggy compares himself with Bob, saying you have to dilute the music to go mainstream but your core audience should never ignore you.
Find out more...The Lost Boyz
Arthur Wharton, Laurie Cunningham and Justin Fashanu. Check the story of three talented and charismatic footballers who history has forgotten.
Find out more...VP Records
Dancehall has never been as big or popular as it is right now - and it's a small family record business which put it on the map. 1Xtra tracks 25 years of VP Records' success - from the label's roots in 70s Jamaica to its hyped status now in New York.
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