International Reggae Day (IRD) is JulyOne

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BritishBlackMusic.com/Black Music Congress presents in association with partners including Reggae Fraternity UK, Sound System Outernational, Goldsmiths, University Of London, Chaaawaaa Radio, Shining Stars, Taste of Time and BTWSC/African Histories Revisited, the London, UK hub event marking International Reggae Day:

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IRD 2023 London UK July 1 Draft Programme as of June 2 2023

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12 noon-1.00pm Chaaawaaa Radio Sound System

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1.00-1.15pm 1970's Lovers Rock Foundation Years overview by Colin 'CeeBee' Brown

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1.15-2.15pm 'We The Ragamuffin' @ 30 Screening & Q&A with director Julian Henriques

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2.15-3.00pm Lunch - Support the stalls; 'Women In Reggae' Photo Exhibition slide show with Kenny Paisley; Live reggae drawing with Mike Hawthorne; Prostate Cancer UK

 

3.00-3.45pm Women In Reggae In Conversation with Sista Kulcha, Sista Miriam, Audrey Scott, Paulette Tajah and Sista Lexxy. Moderated by Phyia??? (to be confirmed)

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3.45-4.15pm In Memory of Noel McKoy & Others; Hawkeye and Joyce Fraser Black Heroes

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4.15-4.45pm Bristol Bus Boycott @ 60: The Law And Music

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4.45-5.30pm Reggae: Business, Intellectual Property & Dark Music Industry Practice? with Dr Enrico Bonadio, Kennedy 'Prezedent' Mensah, Errol Henry, Curtis Lynch and G-Spot Digital Distribution Wayne. Moderated by Kwaku

 

5.30-6.00pm Chaaawaaa Radio Sound System

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6.00-6.45pm Marking Hip-Hop @ 50: Reggae's Influence? Dr Lez Henry and Niles Hailstone including premiere of 'Pama: The Champion Reggae Sound That Influenced US Hip Hop'

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6.45-6.55pm Music4Causes ft. Kimba

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6.55-7.15pm IRD UK Region Focus

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7.15-8.30pm Shining Stars Live Showcase

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8.30-9.00pm Chaaawaaa Radio Sound System

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Book IRD UK and BBMM (British Black Music Month) events at: www.BBM.eventbrite.com

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