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V&A Celebrates 125 Years of Black Music History
14 Aug
Summary
- V&A East Museum launched an exhibition on Black British music.
- The exhibition covers 125 years of Black music-making in Britain.
- It features artists like Soweto Kinch and Janet Kay.
The V&A East Museum, located in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, recently unveiled its inaugural exhibition titled "The Music Is Black: A British Story." This significant exhibition delves into the rich history of Black music-making in Britain over the past 125 years.
It showcases a narrative spanning four continents, emphasizing excellence, struggle, resilience, and joy. To commemorate the exhibition, the V&A partnered with the BBC for a live event called "Add to Playlist." The event brought together notable figures from the Black British music landscape.
Featured guests included jazz saxophonist Soweto Kinch, grime artist NoLay with fellow artists Griminal and Roachee, classical pianist Keelan Carew, and the acclaimed Janet Kay, known for her hit "Silly Games." They joined hosts Anna and Jeffrey to discuss five pivotal tracks of Black British music.
