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"Free entry! Sell out warning! From Janet Kay to the Pop Group, Golden Teacher to Linton Kwesi Johnson - you just can’t talk about UK roots, lovers rock or the punky reggae party without mentioning Dennis Bovell. En Masse schedules in a critical chat between the Matumbi legend and Idle Hands’ Chris Farrell - unmissable for the sound system heads and Slits-worshipping dreads. "
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A event held at Loco Klub on Thursday 14th November. The event starts at 18:00.
We are excited to welcome Dennis Bovell to En Masse 2024 as part of the En Masse Community & Arts Programme.
Dennis Bovell MBE is a Barbados-born reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer, based in England. He has produced albums by a wide variety of artists including Creation Rebel, I-Roy, the Thompson Twins, Sharon Shannon, Alpha Blondy, Bananarama, the Pop Group, Fela Kuti, the Slits, Orange Juice and Madness. He has also collaborated with poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson for much of his working life.
Within this talk, moderated by Chris Farrell, we’ll explore Dennis’ life in reggae & dub, from studio productions, sound system culture & gigs.
This is a 45 minute talk followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
This event is free to attend. Doors open at 17:30, with the talk beginning at 18:00.
Please note this event is operated on a first come, first seated basis. E-tickets only register interest and do not guarantee entry. We recommend arriving early.
This event is funded by Arts Council England.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Dennis Bovell MBE is a Barbados-born reggae guitarist, bass player and record producer, based in England. He has produced albums by a wide variety of artists including Creation Rebel, I-Roy, the Thompson Twins, Sharon Shannon, Alpha Blondy, Bananarama, the Pop Group, Fela Kuti, the Slits, Orange Juice and Madness. He has also collaborated with poet, Linton Kwesi Johnson for much of his working life.
Within this talk, moderated by Chris Farrell, we’ll explore Dennis’ life in reggae & dub, from studio productions, sound system culture & gigs.
This is a 45 minute talk followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.
This event is free to attend. Doors open at 17:30, with the talk beginning at 18:00.
Please note this event is operated on a first come, first seated basis. E-tickets only register interest and do not guarantee entry. We recommend arriving early.
This event is funded by Arts Council England.
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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