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Exhibition 1: 25 - 30 October 2022

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Curated by CeeBee Multimedia (Chaaawaaa Radio) aka Colin Brown (Reggae Fraternity UK) in partnership with BBMC, this exhibition was the first ever to focus on the foundation years of the UK Lovers Rock genre. Artists and bands who have so often been overlooked were highlighted and the most successful artists of the period like Janet Kay (Silly Games) were celebrated.

A serious attempt was made to establish the chronology of when UK based reggae artists and bands released their first Lovers Rock song. The exhibition charted the evolution from a Jamaican sound to a distinctively British sound, from Romantic Reggae to UK Lovers Rock. 

PREVIEW / PRESS LAUNCH

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The Preview / Press Launch evening for the 1970’s Lovers Rock Exhibition took place on Monday 24th October 2022 from 7pm to 10pm at BBMC, 385 Willesden High Road, London, NW10 2JR.

The Exquisite Buffet

Exhibition Preview Video

The Exhibition Preview Photos - 1

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The Exhibition Preview Photos - 2

Speeches:

  • Blaze - Event Host

  • Cllr Orleen Hylton - Deputy Mayor

  • Cllr Robert Johnson

  • Colin Brown - Exhibition Curator

SHEZZIE & CIYO

PAUL DAWKINS

SONIA FERGUSON

VIVIAN CLARK

Come & Take MeVivian Clark
00:00 / 03:59

LOVE & EMOTION

My Man Wants MeLove & Emotion
00:00 / 06:35

BLOOD SISTERS

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Overview

  • First Ever To Focus On The Foundation Years

  • Overlooked Artists & Bands Highlighted

  • Successful Artists & Bands Celebrated

  • From A Jamaican Sound To A Distinct UK Sound

  • From Romantic Reggae To Lovers Rock

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