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How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal
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How I create... with musician Nabihah Iqbal

The musician and composer Nabihah Iqbal gives an insight into how she does what she does.

Soweto Kinch: ‘I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the word apocalypse’
A person wearing all black and red trainers looking up and holding two saxophones
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Soweto Kinch: ‘I’ve been reflecting on the meaning of the word apocalypse’

An in-depth interview with Soweto Kinch as the jazz saxophonist and rapper talks about the past, present, and the Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.

My Mixtape: Asian Dub Foundation's 10 tracks for 30 years at the Southbank Centre
Asian Dub Foundation's guitarist raises his fist to the sky whilst performing on stage with the band. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: Asian Dub Foundation's 10 tracks for 30 years at the Southbank Centre

Steve ‘Chandrasonic’ Savale shares a mixtape of tracks inspired by Asian Dub Foundation’s 30 year association with our venue.

Playlist: futuretense 2025
Jeffrey The KiDDD, a young Black man with long dreads  wearing pink tinted sunglasses and a light blue puffer jacket, with two toned blue jeans. The word 'Playlist' sits over the top of him in yellow type.
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Playlist: futuretense 2025

Get a feel for the 2025 series of futuretense, our free live music gigs showcasing the best in new and up and coming artists.

Artist on artist: Vanessa Kisuule on the ‘complicated joy’ of Michael Jackson
Writer Vanessa Kisuule stands underneath a tree wearing a pink waistcoat.
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Artist on artist: Vanessa Kisuule on the ‘complicated joy’ of Michael Jackson

Vanessa Kisuule – poet, writer and performer – explores the changing nature of her fandom of pop superstar Michael Jackson.

Ghetts on influences, education and rap and grime as a form of poetry
Ghetts, a young Black man sits in one of the Southbank Centre's auditoria, he's wearing a black bomber jacker and is pointing upwards
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Ghetts on influences, education and rap and grime as a form of poetry

Watch an interview with the grime MC, rapper and songwriter ahead of his co-curation of our 2024 London Literature Festival.

How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga
Zubin Kanga using electronic gloves to make musical sounds
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How I create… with pianist Zubin Kanga

Pianist, composer and technologist Zubin Kanga on his creative process, including expanding initial ideas and successful multi-tasking.

Playlist: futuretense 2024
Jaya who wears a patterned top, white trousers and boots is sitting on a white sofa with legs outstretched. The word ‘Playlist’ is emblazoned over the top of the image in yellow type.
Playlist

Playlist: futuretense 2024

Get a feel for futuretense, our free live music series showcasing the best in new and up and coming artists, with this playlist.

Chaka Khan on jazz, Billie Holiday, and music as self-expression
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Chaka Khan on jazz, Billie Holiday, and music as self-expression

The iconic singer reflects on her remarkable 50-year career in this video filmed at her Meltdown festival.

My Mixtape: Just Vibez’ 10 songs to get you in the Carnival spirit
Members of Just Vibez dance on an outdoor stage, a huge audience looks back at them.. The words 'My Mixtape' appear over the top in white text
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My Mixtape: Just Vibez’ 10 songs to get you in the Carnival spirit

Ready for summer? You will be once you’ve thrown on this Carnival inspired mixtape.

Meltdown festival: a short history
A male musician in a silver suit holding a guitar on stage, surrounded by an energetic crowd with hands raised.
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Meltdown festival: a short history

A look back at the history of Meltdown festival, including a complete list of festival curators from George Benjamin to Chaka Khan.

Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?
Three members of the band Les Amazones D'Afrique wearing long colourful dresses and African jewellery and hairstyles.
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Who is supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique?

Discover Les Amazones d’Afrique, a supergroup of West African female vocal talent formed to deliver an important message.