Volume 1
Trevor Nelson presents the first volume of a celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades, featuring 40 tantalising tracks.
Trevor Nelson presents the first volume of a celebration of some of the very best in black British music from over the decades, featuring 40 tantalising tracks from the artists and genres that have been such a vital part of the national soundtrack.
It's an epic, electric and eclectic playlist covering pop, soul, ska, reggae, drum and bass and much, much more - bringing together some of the most influential and inspiring names to ever grace the UK charts, including Soul II Soul, Hot Chocolate, Neneh Cherry, Sade, Winifred Atwell, Olivia Dean, So Solid Crew and Stormzy.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Trevor Nelson |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Will Peverell |
Broadcast
- Sat 18 Apr 2026 20:45
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