Three Objects
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Welcome to Three Objects, a brand-new podcast miniseries that delves deep into V&A museum collections.

Join host Zakia Sewell as she revisits seminal moments in British music history, connecting the people who made them happen to museum objects that uncover untold stories.

Discover how a Super Nintendo, a pager and even a roll of wallpaper have profoundly affected and reflected the sounds and culture of their time.

Hear from grime legend NoLay, UK Garage godfather Norris 'da boss' Windross, Queens of Lovers Rock Janet Kay and Carroll Thompson, Haçienda trailblazer DJ Paulette, and Britpop star Matt Everitt.

Visit The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum⁠ before 10 January 2027

Visit Lost Music Venues at V&A South Kensington before 30 October 2027

Tell us what you think! 💬

If you enjoy Three Objects, please let us know in the comments below. We'd love to make more episodes, and the breadth of the museum collections means there's almost infinite rabbit holes we could dive down. What should we tackle next? 🤔

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