Labi Siffre In Conversation with Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson talks to singer-songwriter and poet Labi Siffre about life, love, music, and being black, British and gay as part of 6 Music's Loud and Proud season.
In a landmark interview at the heart of 6 Music's Loud and Proud season, Tom speaks with singer songwriter Labi Siffre.
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ will be marking the 50th anniversary of The Sexual Offences Act 1967 with Gay Britannia and 6Music will be celebrating gay culture and its journey from then until now with our own season: 6 Music Loud & Proud.
Exploring the changing attitudes towards LGBTQ+ communities through the lens of Labi's life and music, gaining a unique perspective into being black, British and gay, both before and after the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality 50 years ago. We will hear his musical influences, his own much-loved songs and the stories behind them. Labi will tell Tom about discrimination, falling in love & his plans for a comeback album. He'll illustrate his musicianship by breaking into song unaccompanied, and share his views on modern Britain with an original, previously unheard poem.
Siffre has released 10 albums, is a poet, a playwright and a tireless campaigner. He has been sampled and covered by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Dr Dre and Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, Kelis and many more. He is now regarded by aficionados one of the most talented British song-writers of his generation.
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Labi Siffre
The Vulture
- Remember My Song.
- EMI.
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Labi Siffre
School Days
- Most People Sleep Alone.
- CHINA RECORDS.
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Pat Boone
Tutti Frutti
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Little Richard
Tutti Frutti
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Labi Siffre
It Must Be Love
- Crying Laughing Loving Lying.
- PYE INTERNATIONAL.
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Labi Siffre
Good Old Days
- Crying Laughing Loving Lying.
- EMI Records.
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Labi Siffre
(Something Inside) So Strong
- So Strong.
- China Records Ltd.
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Labi Siffre
Prayer
- For The Children.
- Polydor.
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Labi Siffre
Bless The Telephone
- The Singer and the Song.
- Pye Records.
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Labi Siffre
Tragical History Tour
- I Will Always Love You.
- CHINA RECORDS.
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Labi Siffre
Pristine Verses
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Labi Siffre
I Got The
- Remember My Song.
- EMI.
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Eminem
My Name Is
- INTERSCOPE.
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Eminem
My Name Is...(instrumental)
- My Name is.
- Polydor Limited.
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Labi Siffre
Wash Away Your Troubles In Love
- Man of Reason.
- China Records.
Broadcast
- Sat 29 Jul 2017 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music
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6 Music Loud and Proud—6 Music Loud and Proud
Highlights from a season celebrating gay culture and its journey from 1967 until now.
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Gay Britannia
A season marking the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of gay sex.
