The Record Store & Black Music: England's Tastemakers

We remember some of the Midlands’ finest cultural hubs. Featuring interviews with John Simmit, Frenchie, Herdle White, Ammo Talwar MBE, DJ Fever and Vijay Mistry.

Taking a look at some of the great tastemaker shops of the big northern cities. Featuring interviews with Andrea Ahimie-Carthy, Clive Hunte, Carl Emery, Mr Scruff, DJ 2Kind, Claude Hendrickson, Testament, and Wayne C Macdonald.

Exploring some of London’s most iconic record stores that specialised in Black music. Featuring interviews with Winnie O’Connor, Wayne John, Morgan Kahn, Gary Dennis, Ben Bell and Claudia Wilson.

Delving into the origins of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with links to the Windrush generation. Featuring interviews with David Nathan, Markie Smith, Roy the Roach, Dave Hill, Ewan Hood and Vijay Mistry.

Documenting the fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, through the decades. With valuable insights from those who worked and shopped in them, hosted by Ronnie Herel.

Managed by 2Funky Arts and made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Produced by Sandro Martins and written by Sean Dudley. Developed in partnership with Sound/Image Research Centre (University of Greenwich), Brighter Sound and music:defined.

This is part of a wider project, which also features a documentary, book, website and educational resource: www.theblackmusicrecordshop.co.uk

"The Record Store & Black Music: A UK History", is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to celebrate this vibrant history.

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