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Young researchers need greater access to Britain’s rich archives, says curator
Aleema Gray used British Library’s collection to assemble Beyond the Bassline exhibition about Black British music
Young cultural researchers need greater access to the UK’s rich archival resources so untold stories can be brought to light, according to the curator of an exhibition that documents five centuries of Black British music, from the Tudor court to grime. “I hope there will be more access around heritage institutions like the British Library where young people can come to these places and understand that the archive isn’t just YouTube,” she said. Photograph: Stainer & Bell LtdShe also wanted to show that contemporary issues such as lack of funding and copyright cases have historic roots for Black British musicians.
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