We are pleased to share that Cy Grant is featured in the landmark exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story at the V&A East Museum in London.
The exhibition traces over 125 years of Black music-making in Britain, highlighting the artists, movements, and cultural shifts that have shaped the sound of the nation. Spanning genres from jazz and calypso through to reggae, lovers rock, jungle, grime, and beyond, it brings together more than a century of creativity, resilience, and influence.
The Music is Black
When
Where
Victoria and Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Cy Grant’s contribution sits within this wider narrative of Black British cultural expression and innovation, recognising his role not only as a performer, but as part of the broader story of Black artistry in Britain. His work helped pave the way for generations of musicians, actors, and broadcasters who followed.
Presented as an immersive sound and visual experience, the exhibition places music at the centre of British cultural history, allowing visitors to explore how Black British artists have shaped identity, culture, and popular music across decades.