Black Sound 
Black British Music’s Journey of Creative Independence 
Opens on 7 April 2017
 
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. 
 
This timely exhibition combines sound, moving image and archive material, to dynamically tell the story of Black British music. Black Sound takes you through three phases of this musical journey: Original Imports, D.I.Y Culture and Re-mastering the Mainstream. These themes are consistent throughout the history of Black British music, linking individuals, generations and genres – tracking the evolution of multi-cultural Britain through sound. 
 
Free admission. The exhibition experience includes an audio-guided tour for £3.
Read more Ι Tuesday-Saturday, 10.00am-6.00pm (last entry 5.30pm)
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