“The other day, someone asked me this question: ‘What’s the most influential/important black British music genre in your opinion?’.
Explore the history of Calypso music in the UK, from it’s Caribbean roots, through World Wars, Windrush, Notting Hill, and Covid-19.
SOAS graduate Lavinya founded The Black Curriculum, working to get black British history taught in schools.
We remember the huge obstacles Britain’s Afro-Caribbean population have had to surmount to claim their rights as citizens.
“The way they overcame challenges – I have nothing but admiration.”
