The Black Sound exhibition at the Barbican Music Library commemorates a century of black British music, starting with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra's arrival in 1919 to modern artists like Fuse ODG. Curated by Scott Leonard and Lloyd Bradley, it emphasizes the importance of capturing and preserving the stories of the black music community, which often go unrecognized. The exhibition includes opportunities for individuals to share their memories and showcase related items, enhancing communal engagement and recognition of cultural heritage as a vital part of British history.
"Too often in this country, black cultural heritage is packaged and presented to the people by those that weren't there, so this type of exhibition reverses the lens."
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