Flashback: The History of UK Black Music (2016)

'Flashback: The History of UK Black Music'. The project covers a wide range of musical genres, spanning the 20th century, including jazz, soul, funk, reggae, ska, 2-tone. The project is the... See full summary »

Director:

Leee John

Writer:

Leee John

Stars:

Eddie Amoo, Apache Indian, Nat Augustin

Cast

Credited cast:
Eddie Amoo	...	Himself - singer The Real Thing
Apache Indian	...	Himself - Apache Indian singer
Nat Augustin	...	Himself - singer
Jazzie B	...	Himself - singer Soul 2 Soul
Madeline Bell	...	Herself - singer
Biddu	...	Himself - music producer
Pauline Black	...	Herself - singer
Maunick Jean-Paul Bluey	...	Himself - guitarist Incognito
Dennis Bovell	...	Himself - singer Matumbi
Dave Brown	...	Himself - DJ Solar Radio
Miquel Brown	...	Herself - singer
Ali Campbell	...	Himself - singer UB40
Roy Carter	...	Himself - guitarist Heatwave
Clem Curtis	...	Himself - singer The Foundations
Jeffrey Daniel	...	Himself - singer Shalamar

Storyline

'Flashback: The History of UK Black Music'. The project covers a wide range of musical genres, spanning the 20th century, including jazz, soul, funk, reggae, ska, 2-tone. The project is the story of people's lives and experiences in the UK, working in the music/entertainment industry as a black person, what prejudices they faced, the social, political and cultural changes that Britain underwent in the 20th century and how the music brought together people and communities of different backgrounds. Featuring over 80 interviews with leading international musical artists, producers and DJ's. Key contributors include: Eddy Grant, Ruby Turner, Trevor Nelson, Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul), Kenny Lynch, Beverley Knight, Neville Staple (The Specials), Norman Jay, David Grant (Lynx) and many, many more... These insightful and entertaining interviews are mixed with exciting archive footage and images and of course the timeless music.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Facebook account Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 May 2016 (UK)

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flashback Film Productions, UPL Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Would love to see this ......

...... does anyone know when it's going to FINALLY get an air date? Come on Leee enquiring minds NEED to know.