Bass Culture - the documentary
Bass Culture documentary is one of several outputs from the Bass Culture Research Project.
Bass Culture is the first Arts and Humanities Research Council award to the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster. It takes the form of a three-year academic research project exploring the impact of Jamaican and Jamaican-influenced music on British culture. Covering the period from the late 1950s to the present day, with an initial focus on London and a particular interest in the years 1976 – 1981, the research explores the profound ways in which the island’s music remade popular music in Britain – and was fundamental in the emergence of multiculture in the British city and the redefinition of the post-colonial nation.
Bass Culture, is a feature documentary that explores the rich contribution and major impact of Jamaican sound system culture on the British music scene; connecting Reggae roots through Jungle, Garage and Grime.
In conversation with many of the pioneers, legends and new generation artists who have been instrumental in shaping and evolving music, we witness first-hand their experiences, stories and contributions.
The name Bass Culture, taken from Linton Kwesi Johnson's 1974 book of poems, serves as an umbrella term for the impact of Jamaican styles and practices over the last six decades. Journey with us through exclusive footage and memories; essential viewing for anyone with a passion for music.
The film was commissioned by Mykaell Riley, director of the Black Music Research Unit, (https://bmru.co.uk) (opens in a new tab) at The University of Westminster. Developed in partnership with Fully Focused, the Bass Culture Research film is the first-ever major academic examination of this dominant cultural force.
The Fully Focused Team
Directed by - Teddy Nygh
Featuring:
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