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Seani B presents a huge celebration of UK Lovers Rock for Black History Month.

Seani B’s show on 1Xtra celebrates the best music rooted in Jamaica, from Dancehall to Reggae and beyond. This week it’s purely UK, as he takes to Maida Vale for Black History Month to throw a very special dance, Lovers Rock style.

Including performances from the likes of Carroll Thompson, Michael Gordon, Janet Kay and Victor Romero Evans, as well as some very special guest appearances from Terri Walker, Cherri V and Tanika. This programme delves deep into a genre that helped define British black music in the 1970's.

Seani also takes producer and songwriter Dennis Bovell on a musical journey to White City Estate in West London, birth place of Louisa Marks. Together they discuss Dennis’ key involvement in the scene, the very beginnings of Lovers Rock and its huge influence on the world.

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Last on

Fri 27 Nov 202004:00
BBC Asian Network & BBC Radio 1Xtra

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Music Played

  • Freddie McGregor

    Lovers Rock, J.A Style

  • Matumbi

    Man In Me

  • Louisa “Markswoman” Mark

    Sixth Street

  • Robert Parker

    Caught You In A Lie

  • Louisa “Markswoman” Mark

    Keep It Like It Is

  • Louisa “Markswoman” Mark

    Caught You in A Lie

  • Cherri V

    Caught You In A Lie (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Matumbi

    After Tonight

  • Brown Sugar

    I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks

  • Carroll Thompson & Terri Walker

    I'm So Sorry (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Carroll Thompson

    Hopelessly In Love (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Janet Kay

    I'm Still In Love

  • Janet Kay

    That's What Friends Are For

  • Janet Kay & Tanika

    Silly Games (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Janet Kay

    Feel No Way (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Victor Romero Evans

    Slacks & Soveriegns

  • Victor Romero Evans

    Ms Attractive (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Victor Romero Evans

    At The Club (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Keith Douglas

    I Specialise In Good Girls

  • The Investigators

    Woman I Need Your Loving

  • Michael Gordon

    Living In A World Of Magic (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Michael Gordon

    Baby I'm Yours (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Hollie Cook

    Looking For Real Love

  • Kofi

    Black Pride (Live from BBC Maida Vale Studios)

  • Sadonians

    Goodbye My Love

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Oct 201823:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra
  • Fri 2 Nov 201804:00
    BBC Asian Network & BBC Radio 1Xtra
  • Fri 27 Nov 202004:00
    BBC Asian Network & BBC Radio 1Xtra