Introduction

Whether you enjoy listening to music, reading books and poetry, watching films or visiting art museums, the contributions made by artists and performers of African origin are all around you.

Historical Context

Rising out of the shackles of slavery in centuries past, to increased recognition in this new century, it is clear that black people have made an enormous contribution to culture around the world.

About the Book

This book looks at the influences and key movements in the development of black artists and their work across the generations.

The Series

The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today. This book looks at the influences and key movements in the development of black artists and their work across the generations.