Step Forward
digital file Colour Sound 1988 55:00
Summary: A documentary about Black British grassroots music artists from South London in the late 1980s.
Title number: 23076
LSA ID: LSA/30355
Description: Music has always played a vital role in expressing the culture of Britain's Black communities yet the commercial industry has consistently been trying to exploit existing grassroots talent. In the moving documentary, Black British 'Step Forward', grassroots music artists from South London display their talents and discuss their passionate commitment to music. While some choose to maintain independence, others stride for success by crossing over into the mainstream market. Featuring Smiley Culture, UB 40, Maxi Priest, Gail Thomson/Courtney Pine, Jah Foundation, Adina Thomas, Zinnia and Harare Dread, Ambertone,Pax Nindi, Ras Benji, Step Forward not only looks at the music industry but also addresses a wide range of issues around Black music, Black culture and their representation.
Credits: Albany Video (Producer); Carol Jacobs (Filmmaker)
Cast: Smiley Culture, UB 40, Maxi Priest, Gail Thomson/Courtney Pine, Jah Foundation, Adina Thomas, Zinnia and Harare Dread, Ambertone,Pax Nindi, Ras Benji
Keywords: Music; black britain
Locations: Lewisham
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