The Music Is BlackEpisodes Available now

Live at the Hackney Empire
Trevor Nelson and DJ Spoony are your hosts for The Music Is Black at the Hackney Empire.

DJ Spoony's Selection
DJ Spoony explores the exhibition which celebrates the impact of Black British Music.

Mixtape: 2010s-20s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 2010s-20s Grime, DnB, Rap, Dance and Pop

Mixtape: 2000s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 00s Garage, Pop, Rap, Jungle and DnB.

Mixtape: 1990s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 90s Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Trip Hop and Garage.

Mixtape: 1980s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with 2 Tone, Ska, Pop and Hip Hop in the 80s.

Mixtape: 1960s-70s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with Soul, Funk, Reggae & Lovers Rock from 60-70s

Mixtape: Intro & 1920s-50s
Celebrating 100 years of UK black music with Jazz, Swing and Calypso from the 20s-50s.

Handpicked tracks from the V&A exhibition
A playlist of the music from V&A East Museum's exhibition exploring Black British music

The Music Is Black Mixtape
Celebrating 100 years of Black Music in the UK with a mixtape featuring over 200 artists.