Black British music’s journey of creative independence  

Black Sound tells the story of 100 years of musical creativity and DIY ingenuity. Overcoming the majority status quo of the music industry, Black British music has migrated from the margins to re-master the mainstream. This exhibition celebrates the pioneers that made it happen – the players, the promoters, the producers and the punters that changed Britain’s cultural history.

Through a combination of  sound, moving image and archive materials the story of Black British music is dynamically retold. Black Sound takes you through three phases of this musical journey: Original Imports, D.I.Y Culture and Re-mastering the Mainstream.

Black Sound is a raw and energetic exhibition that draws on BCA’s archive collection of ephemera, photographs, vinyl, cassettes, and music tracks to showcase the musical heritage of Black people across the UK. The exhibition narrative has been developed by Lloyd Bradley, author of the critically acclaimed anthology of Black British music Sounds Like London.

Free admission. The exhibition experience includes an audio-guided tour for £3.
Tuesday – Saturday, 10.00am – 6.00pm (last entry 5.30pm). Click here for full details or visit BCA website.