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The Music is Black: A British Story

Apr 13 – Jan 10, 2027

V&A East
Museum

V&A East

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Parkes St, CA E20 2AR

Daily 10am-6pm, Thu, Sat until 10pm

Admission

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£22.50-£24.50

Weekday £22.50 / Weekend £24.50. Under 26 tickets £11. Summer Student tickets £9.50. Art Fund tickets £10. Members visit free.

About

125 years of Black music-making in Britain. Spanning four continents, this is a story of excellence, struggle, resilience and joy. Step into _The Music is Black: A British Story_ and travel through time as over 120 tracks from every era play directly through your headset. More than an exhibition, this immersive sound experience explores the power and impact of Black British music.

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musicBritishsound artcultural historyphotography
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