DJ Night

Black Is Beautiful

A musical celebration inspired by Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story, a documentary about the Brooklyn born photographer who used his images to popularise the political slogan ‘Black Is Beautiful’.

Saturday 11 October 21:00
BFI Southbank, BFI Bar
Free

Credits

  • Total running time

    240min

Introduction

Join DJ, radio hosts and creative collective BORN N BREAD as they curate a journey through the music that shaped a movement – spanning soul, funk, disco, hip-hop, house, and Afrobeat. Expect tracks from legends like Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Erykah Badu, and Chaka Khan, alongside deep cuts and new school gems from the diaspora that honour the richness and diversity of Black musical expression. DJ set from London duo INFINITE SNDS adding to the musical journey of the night.

How to book

This event is free and open to those aged 18 and over. No booking required.

Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity.

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