2024 marks the 76th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948 which has come to symbolise the dawning of a new age of post-war migration to Britain.
Come along to our music jam where our topic will be The Windrush Playlist.
New and exciting music accompanied those arriving from the Caribbean, adding to the mix that had thrown up the American imports of rock and roll and jazz, and the home-grown pop of the Beatles. For the young in the fifties and sixties it was a time of music to dance to, lyrics to weep or laugh with, and generally display our rebellion and energy.
Dance halls, jazz clubs, discos and festivals were places where we could hear new music, but also, more seriously, Churches – usually outside the mainstream – vibrated with passionate gospel singing, bringing a new sound to the streets outside.
Join us as we celebrate the Windrush generation! Saturday 22 June 2024.
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