Episode 8: Hip-Hop
We're diving deep into the genre that is at the heart of global culture: Hip-Hop. Joined by esteemed DJ Semtex, renowned host, and author of "Hip Hop Raised Me", Alexis explores the genre's monumental...
27 Mar 202432min
Episode 7: Bhangra
Bhangra is responsible for one of the most iconic floor fillers of all time, the instantly recognisable ‘Mundian To Bach Ke by Punjabi MC. But Bhangra is no one-hit wonder — there is a rich culture an...
20 Mar 202441min
Episode 6: Jazz
Jazz’s influence can be felt in almost all popular genres today — dance music, hip-hop, even pop. But the genre itself can sometimes seem inaccessible. Why? Alexis unravels the enigmatic allure of jaz...
13 Mar 202433min
Episode 5: Country
How is country music changing with the times? Broadcasting legend Bob Harris joins as the guide through the intricate landscape of country music. With his extensive experience hosting The Country Show...
6 Mar 202434min
Episode 4: K-pop
From PSY’s megahit Gangnam Style in 2012 to BlackPink headlining Coachella in 2023, Korean pop, or K-pop, has gone global over the last ten years. So, what is the secret behind the genre’s internation...
28 Feb 202440min
Episode 3: Afrobeats
Is Afrobeats the sound of the future? Already huge across Africa, Europe and here in the UK — the infectious genre has also enjoyed more recent success in the US. Afrobeats acts are topping the Billbo...
21 Feb 202430min
Episode 2: Classical
Alexis is on home turf as he dives into the world of classical music with organist and social media sensation, Anna Lapwood. Anna is a fierce advocate for the genre and has done incredible work bringi...
14 Feb 202437min
Episode 1: Grime
From tabloid fodder to revered art form, Alexis navigates grime's journey over two transformative decades. Joined by grime enthusiast Jeffrey Boakye, author of Hold Tight: Hold Tight: Black Masculinit...
14 Feb 202436min
