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The art of songwriting
Singer Michelle Escoffery talks about what makes an award winning song.
Blood donors wanted from Black community
NHS urges more blood donors to come forward from the African and Caribbean community.
LA Fires: Musician talks about tragedy
Rasheed Ali talks about watching all his personal possessions burn during the wildfires.
Exhibition in Bradford shows unsung heroes
Ethiopian Photographer Aida Muluneh's work features in the exhibition called Nationhood.
Marriage at First Sight
Counselor Charlene Douglas talks about her role on the UK version of the TV show.
Bob Marley's 80th birthday celebrated
Young Voices join singer Tommy Blaize to celebrate the reggae legend's birthday.
Levi Tafari: Bob Marley changed my life
Hear the first account of how Bob Marley inspired a poet from Liverpool.
Knife Crime: Tackling the crisis
Youth Worker Nathan Dennis reacts to stories about knife crime in the news.
Luther Vandross: Never Too Much
A feature-length documentary looks back over singers life successful career.
Reggae Month: Chaka Demus
Reggae star Chaka Demus talks about providing positive messages to young people.
Daughter of reggae icon calls for equality
Keecia is the daughter of Alton Ellis and wants to support reggae music creators.
Reggae icon receives blue plaque
Reggae icon Smiley Culture is honoured with a blue plaque for his contributions to music.
Oldham Coliseum returns with community play
The theatre returns with a community led production called The Engagement Party.
Lizz Wright: Up close and personal
Her distinctive vocal tone is adored by audiences in the UK.
All Shades of Brown: A conference for creatives
Event aims to improve diversity in the UK's creative sector.
Reggae Month: Black Slate celebrate golden years
Founding member Anthony Brightly reflects on their unsung history.
A House for Miss Pauline
Award winning author Diana McCaulay's novel takes readers to rural Jamaica.
Roberta Flack: A tribute
R&B singer Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88.
MC Sha Rock: The legacy of Angie Stone
Hip Hop pioneer MC Sha Rock talks about her close friend.
Sleep apnoea and Black women
The All Party Parliamentary Group talks how the condition affects Black women.
Roy Ayers:Tributes paid to jazz and soul legend
The vibraphonist, composer, singer and musician has died aged 84 after a long illness.
Edgar Davids debuts at major arts festival in UK
Former Dutch footballer Edgar Davids showcases his art in Manchester.
Jamaican bakery offers luxury patties
Jenna Walker owns a Jamaican bakery and luxury pattie store in Cheshire.
Thee Sacred Souls: Modern Californian Soul
The band talk about their brand of music which includes latin and reggae influences.
Kane Brown: The rising star of country music
Kane Brown is a black country music star who has already racked up 17 billion streams.
Alex Wheatle: The Brixton Bard
Award Winning novelist has died aged 62. He was inspiration behind ѿý series Small Axe.
Should new homes be eco-friendly or stylish?
TV presenter Scarlete Douglas examines research into what sort of homes are being bought.
Lion King fan cast in West End musical
Stephenson Adern-Sodje takes on role of Simba in the West End production.
Pop Icon Beyonce backs child health pioneer
Agnes Agyepong is an advocate for Black and is being backed by Beyonce.
Manchester Pride: Bringing people together
Manchester Pride is to bring together Queer, Trans, and Intersex People of Colour.
Max Romeo in his own words
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80.