Soul Britannia

Series that examines the dynamic impact of black American and Caribbean sounds on British music and society. A generation of young white music fans fell in love with black music in the 60s and sold it back to America while a generation of immigrants from the Caribbean helped introduce soul and ska to Britain and helped launch a new youth culture. Featuring rare archive performances and interviews with Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Solomon Burke, Elton John, Sam Moore, Georgie Fame and many others

Series looking at the impact of soul music in Britain over the past 40 years. This edition examines examines how soul music in the 1970s and 80s reflected the tensions and changes of British society. From white Northern Soul clubs to militant reggae sound systems, from street funk to lovers rock, and from the retro fashions of 2-Tone to stylish black 'pop soul' bands like Loose Ends, it shows how British soul sought its own distinctive voice and image.

Series looking at the impact of soul music in Britain over the past 40 years. This edition examines the health of 21st century soul in Britain and how it reflects our multicultural society. In reaction to the pop-soul of Sade and George Michael came Soul II Soul and the rare groove scene that inspired a variety of bands and solo artists to explore new directions for sound system, hip hop and home-grown soul culture. Featuring Amy Winehouse, Jazzie B, Mica Paris, Beverley Knight and Lemar.