Reggae – Sociology, Goldsmiths

12/10/201619/02/2021

An evening of Music and Conversation with reggae legend Denis Bovell

PSH, LG02 24 October 2016 7-9pm Dennis Bovell is a producer, Dub Master, Lover’s Rock pioneer, Sound Engineer, Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer. Tonight he talks to Les Back (Sociology) about his long career working with many important acts such as his band Matumbi, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Alpha Blondy, Janet Kay (Silly Games), Edwyn Collins, Joss … Continue reading An evening of Music and Conversation with reggae legend Denis Bovell

14/03/201619/02/2021

Sociology & Music Film Club Screening: ‘Babylon’ (1981)

Powerful portrayal of life for West Indian youths in London in the early 1980s. DJ for Brixton reggae sound system ‘Ital Lion Sound’, Blue (Brinsley Forde) is getting ready for the local sound system showdown with rival crew, Jah Shaka. But as the day of the competition approaches, Blue suddenly sees his life falling apart. … Continue reading Sociology & Music Film Club Screening: ‘Babylon’ (1981)