Brits + Pieces

BRAP review of the inaugural Tottenham Literature Festival

By: Tracey M November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

ARTS + CULTURE, LITERATURELeave a Comment

‘Developing culturally diverse artists’ is the strapline for the purpose-built Bernie Grant Arts Centre in Tottenham. The complex’s namesake ‘firmly believed that the arts have the power to transform lives’, and what better place to do so than in one of London’s culturally-rich boroughs. It is here that the inaugural Tottenham Literature Festival took place:…

Rising Star Esther Durin provides stunning performance for BRAP Live

By: britsandpcs November 12, 2019February 28, 2020

MUSICblack british music, braplive, MusicLeave a Comment

Esther Durin – Renew Rising star Esther Durin delivers raw and honest vocals in her performance of ‘Renew’ taken from her latest EP #MOODVOL2 Esther Durin – American Boy (Estelle cover) South London singer Esther Durin pours her heart and soul into this captivating covers Estelle’s ‘American Boy’ for BRAP Live

Soulful singer-songwriter Mychelle performs at the BRAP Live studio

By: Ginelle Appau November 3, 2019November 20, 2019

MUSICblack british music, brapliveLeave a Comment

Mychelle – Hello Young Singer-songwriter Mychelle can sometimes be found busking in Kings Cross Station, her stunningly soulful voice is enough to stop the rush hour travellers in their tracks. We had her in the BRAP Live studios to perform her beautifully written song ‘Hello’. Mychelle– Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae cover) Black…

East London rapper Frenzy graces the BRAP Live stage

By: Ginelle Appau October 23, 2019November 3, 2019

MUSICBlack British, black british musicLeave a Comment

Frenzy – Bro code East London rapper Frenzy graces the BRAP Live stage with a raw and pure performance of 90s-inspired bop “Bro code” which is lifted off his 2019 EP Murder Mile. Frenzy – B.O.M.B (Bomb Squad cover) Some nostalgia for your headtop! Frenzy takes us back to ’06 Channel U days with his…

Introducing BRAP Live!

By: britsandpcs October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

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BRAP Live is a video series hosted by Brits + Pieces celebrating Black British musical talent. The artists handpicked to feature in the series perform live an original track and cover from a Black British artist present or past.

The Rap Game UK Review

By: Jude Adoasi October 13, 2019October 13, 2019

MUSIC, TVLeave a Comment

4 out of 5 star rating 6 Episodes Average show length – 58 mins For context, I like UK Rap and Grime music but I do not live and breathe it. I can go many days without hearing bars and would rather listen to soul or RnB if I’m honest. So when I heard there…

Must See Black British Theatre This Autumn/Winter

By: Fatmatta Sesay October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

ARTS + CULTURE, RECENT POSTS, THEATREBlack British, black theatre, TheatreLeave a Comment

We may not always see them on huge billboards in central London but Black Brits have been creating amazing content in the theatre space. Recently, iconic plays like Misty, Barber Shop Chronicles and Nine Nights have come and gone but there’s always a new wave of plays to discover. Autumn and Winter is the perfect time to get cosy in a dark theatre and immerse yourself in black stories. Here is a list of must-see plays from Black British theatre-makers this season.

Dave wins the Hyundai Mercury Music Prize 2019 for debut album Psychodrama

By: Ginelle Appau September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

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The most coveted prize in British and Irish music was awarded to South London rapper Dave. The 21-year old rapper – whose full name is David Orobosa Omoregie – won the 2019 Hyundai Mercury prize for his debut album, Psychodrama. Announcing the winner, judge Annie Mac said the album “showed remarkable levels of musicianship, true…

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

By: Bianca Stella September 19, 2019September 22, 2019

RECENT POSTS, TOPICKSNational Sickle Cell Awareness Day, September, Sickle CellLeave a Comment

This September, we’re recognising #NationalSickleCellAwarenessMonth, remembering that “there is a huge lack of knowledge and it is up to us as a people to demand more education on the disease.”

8 Black British fashion designers you need to know (and celebrate)

By: Ginelle Appau September 17, 2019October 23, 2019

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As Black History Month draws near and London Fashion Week comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to highlight Black British fashion designers that are making waves and creating their own fashion lanes. Representing a range of categories from menswear to urban-luxe womenswear, these talented black designers work hard to overcome the notorious racial…