Bass Culture is presented by Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster in partnership with Westminster University and Camden Council.
Bass Culture was commissioned as part of my AHRC research project mapping the impact of Jamaican music on Britain over the last half-century. Central to this documentary is the voices of four generations of African-Caribbean and black British cultural producers – musicians, songwriters, DJs, sound system crews, and industry professionals. Through key voices central to five decades of new British genres such as; British Roots reggae, UK Dub, Pop reggae, Brit Ska(Two-tone), Jungle, Drum And Bass, Trip-Hop, UK Garage, 2 Step, Dubstep, Grime, and a host of other UK sub-genres – we explore the impact of Jamaican music on popular British culture and its continued influence on global popular culture.
The film was produced by Fully Focused Community (FFC), a youth led media organisation that uses the power of film to raise awareness, challenge perceptions and transform lives.
This screening is part of Camden Council's Black History Season which runs from October - December, to celebrate the incredible and wonderful achievements and contributions of Black people across Camden and the UK.
The screening is Pay What You Can, with proceeds going to support the brilliant work of the Black Curriculum.
