Raphael Albert, Miss Black & Beautiful Sybil McLean with fellow contestants, Hammersmith Palais, London, 1972. From the portfolio 'Black Beauty Pageants'. Courtesy of © Raphael Albert/Autograph ABP

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Raphael Albert documented hundreds of popular beauty pageants and other events in west London’s black community from the…


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Black History Month

2024 LISTINGS

Westminster Tuesday 19 November

Northern Live – Do I Love You

Northern Live – Do I Love You, The ultimate Northern Soul live band experience!   Keeping faith to…

Liverpool Wednesday 20 November

Ensemble 10:10

Inspired by unfinished symphonic sketches by Schubert, Luciano Berio decided to “cement the gaps” with his own musical reflections…

Manchester Wednesday 20 November - Thursday 21 November

Ballet Black: Heroes

Now in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return to The Lowry with a new double bill,…

Lambeth Wednesday 20 November

Billy Cobham at 80

Legendary jazz-fusion drummer Billy Cobham celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying new collaboration with Guy Barker and…