The Evolution of Black British Music

Following the extraordinary rise of British Black Music in the past thirty years. Charting all the music genres that emerged out of the Black British rave scene, starting with Jungle and continuing with the music genres that followed.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Jungle

Air Date: 2022-08-11

Jungle emerged out of the acid house scene, reflected the experiences of young people growing up in the concrete jungle of council estates and became the most popular Black British Music genre in the early 90s.

2. Garage

Air Date: 2022-08-18

UK Garage came to the fore after Jungle, we will speak to the pioneers of the scene, its rise to mainstream success and the fact that it directly led to the creation of Grime.

3. Grime

Air Date: 2022-09-03

Emerging from East London, Grime is the most enduring Black British Music genre, enjoying mainstream success spanning over two decades.

4. UK Funky & Afro Swing

Air Date: 2022-09-13

UK Funky is a fusion of Garage, Grime and African percussion paired with R&B vocals. Afro-Swing saw second-gen African kids coming of age with a sound that fused Afrobeats and Dancehall.

5. Road Rap & Drill

Air Date: 2022-09-26

Road rap emerged from South London. We will explore how this sound, along with Drill are the dominant sounds of youth culture in the UK now.

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Rating

1.0/10

Release Date

2022-08-11

Episodes

5 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended