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UK African and Caribbean stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.

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Muslim Tech Fest 25: A UK faith & technology event
Tech designer Arda Awais talks about celebrating faith and technology.
18 Jun 2025,4 mins
Austen and Turner: A country house encounter
Lela Harris is artist in residence for JMW Turner and Jane Austen exhibition.
18 Jun 2025,9 mins
Lanre Bakare: We Were There
Journalist Lanre Bakare's book tells the history of black communities outside of London.
12 Jun 2025,11 mins
Remembering Sly Stone, a musical genius
Cultural historian and music journalist Chris Williams talks about Sly Stone's legacy.
12 Jun 2025,8 mins
Three decades on Jazzi P reunites with Kylie
Rapper Jazzi P achieves dream of joining Kylie in 2025 to sing chart hit from the 90's.
12 Jun 2025,5 mins
Karen Gabay meets Nyah Grace
Nyah Grace has made Manchester and the north of England her home for making music.
05 Jun 2025,11 mins
British-Caribbean veteran marks VE and D-Day
Jamaican born Donald Campbell served in the RAF for 36 years.
05 Jun 2025,3 mins
Mojo Morgan: A Message to the youth
Grammy winning Jamaican star Mojo Morgan is working with Popcaan to uplift young people.
04 Jun 2025,4 mins
Gloria Jones: Marc Bolan's legacy in Africa
Northern soul singer Gloria Jones talks about a music school dedicated to her ex-partner.
30 May 2025,5 mins
Black women and Pre-eclampsia
Dr Nadine Fontaine-Palmer talks about the condition's impact on pregnant Black women.
30 May 2025,14 mins
Black British TV makers say less work after BLM
Journalist Lanre Bakare talks about the lack of diversity in TV after BLM.
30 May 2025,4 mins
R&B singer inspired by Charlotte Church
Aya Bleu is a rising star on Manchester and London's music scene.
29 May 2025,6 mins
Boarders: Students create soundtrack for BBC drama
Lecturer Dr Mykaell Riley helped students with the music.
23 May 2025,6 mins
JIMIJAME$: Celebrating the Black Dandy
Singer and composer JIMIJAME$ creates a sound blending R&B and alternative rap.
23 May 2025,5 mins
Ras Al Khaimah: Why it appeals to Black Brits?
A singer and an archeologist explain why the tiny emirate is becoming popular.
16 May 2025,7 mins
Omar celebrates 40 years in music
Singer Omar celebrates 40 years in music with release of new album.
16 May 2025,7 mins
Choir behind Labi Siffre's hit reveal new project
The Highgate Gospel Choir unveil a legacy project celebrating their gospel heritage.
16 May 2025,4 mins
Chris Kamara: Men need to talk about mental health
Former footballer and TV presenter Chris Kamara talks about his illness.
16 May 2025,8 mins
Tambo and Bones
Theatre director Matthew Xia talks to Karen Gabay about the award winning play.
06 May 2025,9 mins
Windrush event facing closure after funding blow
Windrush Tea party under threat because of funding crisis.
06 May 2025,4 mins
Black Debutantes: Black women directors celebrated
The British Film Institute celebrates the work of Black women directors.
05 May 2025,8 mins
Photographer captures Bradford's Black community
Photographer Victor Wedderburn captures Black Bradfordians during the 1980s.
05 May 2025,4 mins
Tony Rebel: Celebrating Jamaican music and food
Reggae artist Tony Rebel talks about a festival which celebrates Jamaican food and music.
16 Apr 2025,12 mins
Candi Staton: From Gospel to fighting racism
Soul music legend Candi Staton talks about family, breast cancer and a new album.
15 Apr 2025,9 mins
Max Romeo in his own words
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80.
15 Apr 2025,4 mins
Manchester Pride: Bringing people together
Manchester Pride is to bring together Queer, Trans, and Intersex People of Colour.
9 mins
Pop Icon Beyonce backs child health pioneer
Agnes Agyepong is an advocate for Black and is being backed by Beyonce.
13 Apr 2025,11 mins
Lion King fan cast in West End musical
Stephenson Adern-Sodje takes on role of Simba in the West End production.
08 Apr 2025,5 mins
Should new homes be eco-friendly or stylish?
TV presenter Scarlete Douglas examines research into what sort of homes are being bought.
08 Apr 2025,4 mins
Alex Wheatle: The Brixton Bard
Award Winning novelist has died aged 62. He was inspiration behind BBC series Small Axe.
02 Apr 2025,7 mins