Research Projects
Beyond the Bassline
In 2019 the BMRU initiated the first National Black British music exhibition titled Beyond the Bassline at the British Library King's Cross, London. Through the Living Knowledge network (LKN), an arm of the British Library, the exhibition also took place in 31 regional libraries
Bass Culture
Bass Culture is the first Arts and Humanities Research Council award to the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster. It takes the form of a three-year academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture.
State of Play: Grime
The Grime Report, released in 2017, is a game-changing document that charts the growth, popularity and significance of grime in the UK. Initiated by the Black Music Research Unit, it was delivered by Ticketmaster through sponsorship from Live Nation.
Music and Health
Prostate Cancer 2023
Genre Stories
Afrobeat to Aerobats 2023