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Back to EpisodesStormzy's Vest: Black British Music's Heartbeat
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Stormzys Stab-Proof Vest Headlines New V&A East Exhibition: A Journey Through Black British Music
This weekend, the V&A East in Londons Olympic Park opens an exhibition showcasing 125 years of black British music, featuring iconic items like Stormzys Banksy-designed vest, Joan Armatradings first guitar, and Michael Jacksons Thriller lyrics. The exhibit explores the evolution of genres like jazz, reggae, and blues into homegrown styles like Two Tone, garage, and grime, highlighting the impact of black music on the British industry, which has driven 80% of its revenue over three decades.
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