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"Free entry! One of the leading contemporary scholar of Black British Studies, Dhanveer Singh Brar comes to Bookhaus as part of En Masse’s abundant community and arts programming. Catch him discussing the sonic ecologies of Black electronic music as laid out in ‘Teklife, Ghettoville, Eski’, and giving a sneak preview of his new work on Gil Scott Heron."
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A event held at Bookhaus on Tuesday 7th October. The event starts at 18:30.
Link to RSVP (information on alt sign-up available in the form) > https://forms.gle/siHXAvjKZrceQpBi7
Dhanveer Singh Brar is a writer, scholar, and teacher based at the University of Leeds, where he teaches in the School of History. His work explores the culture and politics of Black and Asian communities in Britain, the U.S., and the Caribbean, with a focus on music, art, and everyday life.
He’s the author of two books: Beefy’s Tune (Dean Blunt Edit) (The 87 Press, 2020), and Teklife, Ghettoville, Eski: The Sonic Ecologies of Black Music (Goldsmiths Press / MIT Press, 2021); and is currently working on a new book titled Small Talk: On the Corner with Gil Scott-Heron.
‘I’m Gone: Small Talk with DJ Rashad, Gil Scott-Heron and Esther Phillips’, brings together all of this research.
This talk is part of our celebration of Black History Month 2025 which runs throughout the month of October and celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities, while acknowledging the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
'I’m Gone: Small Talk with DJ Rashad, Gil Scott-Heron and Esther Philips' by Dhanveer Singh Brar is part of En Masse’s 2025 Community and Arts Programme. This free-to-attend programme aims to enhance access to creative opportunities in Bristol, empower a diverse range of individuals to pursue creative careers, and nurture Bristol’s independent arts ecosystem by making it more connected and resilient.
Venue access:
Step free and wheelchair accessible
Events are seated
Disabled access toilet available for use during events
Additional access questions, contact: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Signing up gauges interest and does not guarantee entry. There are a limited number of places for this event. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This event is supported by Arts Council England.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Dhanveer Singh Brar is a writer, scholar, and teacher based at the University of Leeds, where he teaches in the School of History. His work explores the culture and politics of Black and Asian communities in Britain, the U.S., and the Caribbean, with a focus on music, art, and everyday life.
He’s the author of two books: Beefy’s Tune (Dean Blunt Edit) (The 87 Press, 2020), and Teklife, Ghettoville, Eski: The Sonic Ecologies of Black Music (Goldsmiths Press / MIT Press, 2021); and is currently working on a new book titled Small Talk: On the Corner with Gil Scott-Heron.
‘I’m Gone: Small Talk with DJ Rashad, Gil Scott-Heron and Esther Phillips’, brings together all of this research.
This talk is part of our celebration of Black History Month 2025 which runs throughout the month of October and celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities, while acknowledging the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
'I’m Gone: Small Talk with DJ Rashad, Gil Scott-Heron and Esther Philips' by Dhanveer Singh Brar is part of En Masse’s 2025 Community and Arts Programme. This free-to-attend programme aims to enhance access to creative opportunities in Bristol, empower a diverse range of individuals to pursue creative careers, and nurture Bristol’s independent arts ecosystem by making it more connected and resilient.
Venue access:
Step free and wheelchair accessible
Events are seated
Disabled access toilet available for use during events
Additional access questions, contact: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Signing up gauges interest and does not guarantee entry. There are a limited number of places for this event. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This event is supported by Arts Council England.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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