The Story of Lovers Rock.Where to see ?
Lovers Rock, often dubbed ‘romantic reggae’ is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Live performance, comedy sketches, dance, interviews and archive shed light on the music and the generation that embraced it. Lovers Rock allowed young people to […]
Walks, Talks & Films All Year Long
Events take place monthly, year-round at various museums, cinemas, theatres Adults and Children Welcome Educational Films, Talks and Walks on African/British History. Films listed below Admission varies from free to £10.00 Saturday Schools Welcome Bespoke events arranged for schools,Colleges,Universities, Staff Groups Teacher Training, Parent Workshops, Short/Long Term Pupil interventions, Community Cohesion, P.V.E, Y.OI, Secure Units […]
The Fela Kuti Story (Music is a Weapon) 15 March
Saturday 15 March 1.30pm-4.30pmBFI Southbank (near Royal Festival Hall) Belvedere Road SE1 Tube: Waterloo. Admission £5.00 . Box office 0207 928 3232 www.BFi.org.uk Singer-composer, musician and politician. Kuti is one of Africa’s most revered names. He began as a highlife singer in 1954. In 1968 he created Afro-beat, and then went on a 10-month tour […]