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Seani B explores how the Windrush generation have impacted the British music scene.

It's 75 years since Empire Windrush docked in Essex. To mark the anniversary, Seani B takes you on a musical journey through the years as he showcases some of the songs which we have to thank the Windrush generation for. With archive interviews from the likes of Janet Kay, Tippa Irie and Shy FX, Seani also speaks with his uncle about his voyage to the UK.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 28 Dec 2023 21:00

Music Played

  • Desmond Dekker & the Aces

    Israelites

  • Bob & Marcia

    Young, Gifted And Black

    • Young, Gifted And Black.
    • Harry J.
  • Harry Belofante

    Banana Boat Song (Day-O)

  • Millie Small

    My Boy Lollipop

  • Tony Tribe

    Red Red Wine

  • Jimmy Cliff

    Wonderful World, Beautiful People

  • John Holt

    Help Me Make It Through The Night

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    No Woman, No Cry (Live in Pittsburgh, 23 Sep 1980)

  • Carroll Thompson

    I'm So Sorry

  • Janet Kay

    Silly Games

    • Jammin'.
    • Universal Music (UK) Limited.
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Punky Reggae Party

  • Dandy Livingstone

    Rudy A Message To You

    • Trojan Recordings.
  • The Specials

    A Message To You Rudy

  • Lee 鈥淪cratch鈥 Perry

    Blackboard Jungle Dub

  • Jah Shaka & Mad Professor

    Ecological Dub

  • Musical Youth

    Pass The Dutchie

  • Steel Pulse

    Your House

  • Papa Levi

    Mi God Mi King

  • Tippa Irie

    Hello Darling

  • Ragga Twins

    Spliffhead

  • UK Apachi & Shy FX

    Original Nuttah

    • S.R.D..
  • 惭鈥怋别补迟

    Incredible (feat. General Levy)

    • Renk.
  • So Solid Crew & Ms. Dynamite

    They Don't Know (Remix)

    • They Don't Know.
    • Relentless.
  • MJ Cole

    Sincere

    • Sincere.
    • Talkin' Loud.
  • Sticky

    Booo! (feat. Ms. Dynamite)

    • Booo!.
    • Ffrr.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Jun 2023 22:00
  • Mon 7 Aug 2023 02:00
  • Thu 28 Dec 2023 21:00