BEYOND THE BASSLINE: 500 Years Of Black British Music

The Award Winning British Library publication which was released in a hardback format to coincide with widely acclaimed exhibition is now available as a paperback!!

What’s in this book? Edited by myself, in consultation with the exhibition curators, Aleema Gray and Mykael Riley, the book gathers together over 40 contributors to take us on a journey from the court of Henry VIII to the digital warriors who reside in the ends of 21 century East London and beyond.

A new cover!!

Scan the Contents pages below to get the vibe… Seen?

An assortment of influences: Digging in my archive
The original 50’s/60s Jazz Warriors : Joe & Shake pave the way for the now generation.
Saturday afternoon at the Cavern , Liverpool 1963
Rock Against Racism: A Movement we need to revive?
Jah Shaka RIP: Spiritual Dub Warrior
UK Garage… Raving!
UK Stylee…Dub Poets, Hip Hop, Ragga, Junglists, Grime,…
Youth Bizniz.. The future…

There’s a whole heap of words in this book… check the contents above for the contributors and what they cover … it reveals a host of wonderful and knowledgeable peeps … too many to name here. It’s definitely a book I’m proud of… big respek to all those who contributed… and the team of Maria Ranauro, Steve Russell and Roland Hall.

If your looking for a present to give someone for Xmas or New Years… Beyond The Bassline might just fit the bill.

Available at all good book shops and online.

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About Paul Brad

Freelance journalist / Publisher / Editor - Straight No Chaser magazine / Editor - L FM : Broadcasting In A Pandemic - Gilles Peterson (Worldwide FM) / Publisher: From Jazz Funk & Fusion to Acid Jazz: A History Of The UK Jazz Dance Scene by Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove / Music Fan: Interplanetary Sounds: Ancient to Future / Cultural Event Consultant & Activist / Nei Jia practitioner
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