In Celebration of Our Sisters & Black History Walks
present..
The Story of Lovers Rock, plus Q & A with Menelik Shabbaz
Saturday 16 April 2-5pm
Coronet Cinema
103 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LB. Notting Hill Gate Tube
Tickets £8.00. Available online only , no sales on the door, from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/108425)
The STORY OF LOVERS ROCK http://www.loversrockthefilm.com/ by Menelik Shabbaz (Burning an Illusion) is a feature length documentary that tells the story of a genre of reggae that was created in the UK. It was influential and very successful in the 70s and 80s and still lives on today. Along with the music came the dancing and fashion that created a unique brand of lifestyle. Inspired by female artists Lovers Rock was the first ‘girl power’ music in the UK at a time of heightened political tension and racism.
The film consists of memorable live performance (including Jean Adebambo before she sadly passed), interviews and light-hearted comedic memories that provides an untold portrait of the post Windrush generation.
Artists include: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, Maxi Priest, Michael Gordon, Sandra Cross. Also featured are comedians; Angie Le Mar, Eddie Nestor, Robbie Gee, Wayne Rollins & Glenda Jaxson. Interviews include Dr Lez Henry, Eddie Nestor, Linton Kwesi Johnson
- Lovers Rock is part of the legacy of British musical history and deserves recognition as such. This film will bring attention to its contribution, relevant to all cultures.
- The film provides an opportunity to revisit an era of the 70s and 80s and the contributions of the post Windrush generation to British culture.
- It provides a chance for the younger generations to understand their parent’s struggles and contributions to life in Britain.
- Help us to bring back the spiritual love into our community.
- It’s one of the first films to be non–funded by Government and financed partly by the community it represents.