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Punky Reggae Party at the British Library
September 9, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Punky Reggae Party at the British Library
With very special guests:
Dennis Bovell
Tom Robinoson
Lucy Whitburg
Kate Webb
To celebrate the publication of Walls Come Tumbling Down: the music and politics of Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge.
Rock Against Racism formed to fight ‘the racist poison in rock music.’ With an emergent National Front and mounting attacks on ethnic minorities, punk and reggae artists united to confront neo-fascism. Author Daniel Rachel is joined by musicians Dennis Bovell and Tom Robinson, and founding members, Kate Webb and Lucy Whitman.
Punk 1976-78 is part of Punk London, a year of events, gigs, films, talks and exhibits celebrating 40 years of punk heritage and influence in London