One Hand Don't Clap at Easton Community Centre
Headfirst Editor's Pick

"An exhilarating ride with Lord Kitchener and Calypso Rose, caught on film in this classic documentary. Charting the histories and shining future of the soca/calypso tradition from the Trinidad carnival to diasporas in New York and London. The infectious spirit of the steel pan is timeless!"

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A event on Friday 26th January. The event starts at 19:00.


One Hand Don't Clap (U)
Friday 26 January, 7pm
Easton Community Centre
£5, concessions available

Ribald, political and intellectual, Trinidadian calypso is central to Caribbean culture. Director Kavery Kaul's documentary is a vibrant journey through the music's importance as told by its pioneers such as Lord Kitchener and Calypso Rose.

Presented as part of Cinema Rediscovered on Tour, a Watershed project. With support from BFI awarding funds from The National Lottery and MUBI.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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