Grime: Music from architecture

6 Minute English

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2021-10-28

6 分钟
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  • Hello, this is Six Minute English from BBC Learning English.

  • I'm Neil.

  • And I'm Sam.

  • In this Six Minute English, we're talking about music.

  • What sort of music do you like listening to, Sam?

  • Well, I wouldn't say I have one specific type.

  • My taste in songs is more eclectic.

  • A word that describes taste, which includes a wide variety of styles.

  • Well, in this programme, we're talking all about grime,

  • a style of music which originated in London, specifically in the tower blocks of east and southeast London.

  • Yes, the artists are predominantly young black men,

  • and often cite the decaying tower blocks they grew up in as an inspiration for the urban style of Well, before we continue talking about grime music,

  • I have a question for you, Sam.

  • Stormsey is one of the most famous grime artists, but what is his real name?

  • Is it A, Michael Amari, B, Martin Ousu, or C, Marvin Apiah?

  • I think I might know this one.

  • I'll say A, Michael Amari.

  • We can find out if you're right at the end of this programme.