Sounds of Black Britain

Episode 7: Sounds of the Black Atlantic: Soul, Funk and Jazz

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Episode notes

On this episode it’s all about the the sounds of the Black Atlantic - namely Soul, Funk and Jazz - and how these African American genres made their way to the UK and changed the game.

Who better to give us a breakdown than UK soul legend Omar alongside Birmingham born singer, songwriter and pianist Reuben James.

Check out our Spotify playlist where we've added some of the tunes discussed in the episode, our favourite tracks from the star guests, and general vibes from the genre... LISTEN HERE