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1Xtra Salutes...Episodes

  1. Tomorrow03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Vybz Kartel

    1Xtra Salutes the King of Dancehall!

  2. Friday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    So Solid Crew

    1Xtra Salutes So Solid Crew!

  3. Friday18:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    1Xtra Presents: VoiceThe Caribbean

    Voice, one of soca’s breakthrough stars shares his Caribbean selection.

  4. Saturday01:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Bob Marley

    1Xtra Salutes Bob Marley with 60 minutes of his biggest tracks.

  5. Saturday02:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Machel Montano

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only Machel Montano!

  6. Saturday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    ShaggyThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  7. Saturday04:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Ladies of the CaribbeanThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  8. Saturday05:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Mighty SparrowThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  9. Saturday06:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Marcia GriffithsThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  10. Saturday18:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    1Xtra Presents: Alison HindsThe Caribbean

    Caribbean music powerhouse Alison Hinds shares some of her favourite tracks.

  11. Saturday21:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    DJ Puffy’s Sound of the CaribbeanThe Caribbean

    DJ Puffy glides into 1Xtra with a nonstop special mix.

  12. Sunday01:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    St Lucia Jazz & Arts FestivalThe Caribbean

    Highlights from the 2026 St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival.

  13. Sunday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    The FoundationThe Jamaica Sessions

    1/4Voices that built and laid the groundwork, including Luciano, Marcia, Beres and Freddie.

  14. Sunday04:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    The LegendsThe Jamaica Sessions

    2/4Artists who have defined eras and continue to shape dancehall and reggae.

  15. Sunday05:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    The GeneralsThe Jamaica Sessions

    3/4Dancehall artists at the top of their game, in session for 1Xtra.

  16. Sunday06:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    The Melody MakersThe Jamaica Sessions

    4/4Some of Jamaica’s finest voices, including Lila Ike, Tarrus Riley, Chronixx and Koffee.

  17. Sunday18:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    1Xtra Presents: Kes The BandThe Caribbean

    Kes The Band represent Trinidad & Tobago and share their favourite Caribbean tracks.

  18. Monday00:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    DominicaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  19. Monday01:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    St LuciaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  20. Monday02:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    HaitiThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  21. Monday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    GrenadaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  22. Monday04:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    AnguillaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  23. Monday05:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    JamaicaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  24. Monday12:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Live from City Splash 2026City Splash

    1/41Xtra heads to London's City Splash, a huge celebration of Caribbean music and culture.

  25. Monday15:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Live from City Splash 2026City Splash

    2/41Xtra heads to London's City Splash, a huge celebration of Caribbean music and culture.

  26. Monday18:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    1Xtra Presents: Beres HammondThe Caribbean

    City Splash headliner Beres Hammond brings us some of his favourite tracks.

  27. Monday19:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Live from City Splash 2026City Splash

    3/41Xtra heads to London's City Splash, a huge celebration of Caribbean music and culture.

  28. Monday22:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    City Splash 2026City Splash

    4/4Izzy Bossy, 1Xtra’s newest recruit, from her very own stage at City Splash 2026.

  29. Next Tuesday00:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    BarbadosThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  30. Next Tuesday01:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    GuyanaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  31. Next Tuesday02:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    AntiguaThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  32. Next Tuesday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    St. Vincent and the GrenadinesThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  33. Next Tuesday04:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    St Kitts & NevisThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  34. Next Tuesday05:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Trinidad & TobagoThe Caribbean

    1Xtra Salutes the Caribbean.

  35. Next Wednesday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Tems

    1Xtra Salutes Afrobeats icon Tems!

  36. Next Thursday03:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Lil' Kim

    Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, 1Xtra Salutes the one and only Lil' Kim!

  37. Fri 29 May 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Bryson Tiller

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only Bryson Tiller!

  38. Sat 30 May 202605:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Rihanna

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only RiRi AKA Rihanna!

  39. Sun 31 May 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    J Cole

    1Xtra Salutes J Cole!

  40. Mon 1 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    J Hus

    1Xtra Salutes UK rapper J Hus! Featuring an hour of his greatest tunes and chats.

  41. Tue 2 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Drake

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only Champagne Papi aka Drake!

  42. Wed 3 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Snoop Dogg

    Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, 1Xtra Salutes the one and only Snoop Dogg!

  43. Thu 4 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    JAY-Z

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only JAY-Z!

  44. Fri 5 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Eminem

    1Xtra Salutes the legacy of Eminem with some of his biggest and most influential records.

  45. Sat 6 Jun 202605:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Missy Elliott

    Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, 1Xtra Salutes the one and only Missy Elliott!

  46. Sun 7 Jun 202602:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    1990s UK Black Music

    An hour of huge tracks from UK artists that helped shaped the 1990s at home and abroad.

  47. Sun 7 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Giveon

    1Xtra celebrates Giveon! Featuring an hour of his greatest tunes.

  48. Mon 8 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    50 Cent

    1Xtra celebrates Mr Fiddy Cent!

  49. Tue 9 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Beenie Man

    1Xtra celebrates King of the Dancehall - Beenie Man.

  50. Wed 10 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Stormzy

    1Xtra Salutes Stormzy! Featuring an hour of his greatest tunes and chats.

  51. Thu 11 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Skepta

    1Xtra celebrates the one and only Skepta.

  52. Fri 12 Jun 202603:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Dizzee Rascal

    1Xtra Salutes one of the UK’s most influential artists, Dizzee Rascal.

  53. Sat 13 Jun 202605:00
    BBC Radio 1Xtra

    Craig David

    1Xtra Salutes Craig David with 60 mins of UKG and R&B classics!