Delving into the origins of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with links to the Windrush generation. Featuring interviews with David Nathan, Markie Smith, Roy the Roach, Dave Hill, Ewan Hood and Vijay Mistry.

14/11/2024

The Record Store & Black Music: Englands Tastemakers - The Podcast Episode 1 - Intro

Artists have been working on their original tracks as part of a development programme with 2Funky Arts. Artists have been working alongside band members, Joe Doyle, Lee Pellington, Malc D'Sa, Dave Anderson, Macario Matherson and Michael Keithson. Artists have been mentored by Musical Director, Lisa Millett. 

MaeFlo - Power

Artists have been part of a Development Programme, working alongside a 3 piece Band and Musical Director Lisa Millett. Artists have recorded their songs at Quad Studios in Leicester. 

Band members are:

Lee Pellington
Joe Doyle
Malc D'Sa
Dave Anderson
Michael Keithson
Macario Matheson

Drippo Joel-Tonight

Mitchel Casimir-Souvenier

timmytecca - TwoTones

Recode-World So Cold

DarlingIDreamt-Severed Ties

Artists have been part of a Development Programme, working alongside a 3 piece Band and Musical Director Lisa Millett. Artists have recorded their songs at Quad Studios in Leicester.

Band members are:

Lee Pellington
Joe Doyle
Malc D'Sa
Dave Anderson
Michael Keithson
Macario Matheson

Zarii - Golden

DrippoJoel - Tonight

MitchelCasimir - Souvenier

Recode - WorldSoCold

Timmytecca - TwoTones

DarlingIDreamt - SeveredTies

DeiahMarie - Run

Established in 2007, 2Funky Arts (2FA) is a social enterprise, dedicated to advancing and celebrating arts and music of black origin. Our projects work instinctively to stir emotion, provoke debate, nurture collaborations, and push boundaries across sub-genres.

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