Pauline Black OBE is first and foremost a singer but also an artist, band leader, songwriter and an undisputed icon of British music. A lifelong love of music inspired by punk and reggae artists from the 1970s led Pauline to join The Selecter, who went on to become a platinum-selling band of the 2 Tone music scene alongside The Beat, The Specials and Madness. One of very few women in the 2-Tone scene Pauline Black is still performing live with The Selecter and recording new music, while supporting and campaigning for racial equality throughout her work. Pauline was awarded an OBE in the in the 2022 New Year Honours and received an Honorary Degree from the University of Warwick in the same year. Pauline shared her story of music, race, family and roots in her critically acclaimed memoir Black By Design.
Generational Women: Stars of Music in Conversation (including music clips)
With Andi Oliver, Olivia Deane, Pauline Black
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This event took place on 13 June 2024
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Generational Women: Stars of Music in Conversation (including music clips)
With Andi Oliver, Olivia Deane, Pauline Black
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This event took place on 13 June 2024
Meet four inspirational female artists and stars of UK music as they share their experiences and creative journeys across the decades, with a few of their favourite records thrown in. With Pauline Black of The Selecter, aka The Queen of Ska; one of the brightest new talents, the three Brit Award 2024 nominated Olivia Dean; Noisettes singer and bassist Shingai and post punk singer, broadcaster and chef Andi Oliver. They join TV, radio and podcast host Miquita Oliver for a fresh and frank conversation.