Model, catwalk designer, in care from birth, didn't see black people until he was 5, Polish grandma, Liberian grandad, abandoned mum, psychiatric nurse.
"Grandfather died. You were the seed that was on the tree. You were dropped down. And this is your orchard"  - Bill Smart 19:27

Model, catwalk designer, in care from birth, didn't see black people until he was 5, Polish grandma, Liberian grandad, abandoned mum, psychiatric nurse. "Grandfather died. You were the seed that was on the tree. You were dropped down. And this is your orchard" - Bill Smart 19:27

Model, catwalk designer, in care from birth, didn't see black people until he was 5, Polish grandma, Liberian grandad, abandoned mum, psychiatric nurse.
"Grandfather died. You were the seed that was on the tree. You were dropped down. And this is your orchard" &nbsp;- Bill Smart 19:27
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I wanna be a king

The Reno was a legendary funk and soul, cellar club in Moss Side, Manchester. Predominantly populated by mixed race born in the 1950s.

2016 we filmed Reno memoirs.
2017 we actually excavated The Reno.
2018 we were finalists in 8 awards.
2019 we are resident in The Whitworth Art Gallery.
2020 we reflect on our journey to lead us to the next steps.

We are Linda, Dionne, Suzie P, Persian, John, Carmen, Suzy M, Phil, Melba &amp; Jeff.

The podcast is also the new home for interviews and memoirs.

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The Reno was a legendary funk and soul, cellar club in Moss Side, Manchester. Predominantly populated by mixed race born in the 1950s. 2016 we filmed Reno memoirs. 2017 we actually excavated The Reno. 2018 we were finalists in 8 awards. 2019 we are resident in The Whitworth Art Gallery. 2020 we reflect on our journey to lead us to the next steps. We are Linda, Dionne, Suzie P, Persian, John, Carmen, Suzy M, Phil, Melba & Jeff. The podcast is also the new home for interviews and memoirs.

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