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Made In Birmingham: Reggae Punk Bhangra

Amlak Tafari on stage with David Hinds

Synopsis

Reggae, Punk and Bhangra musicians from the UK city of Birmingham discuss their distinctive musical styles and reflect on how music has played its own role in fostering a new sense of collective identity in the city. Including interviews and archives from Steel Pulse, UB40, Swami, Au Pairs and Nightingales.

Details

Year: 2011
Type of film: Features
Running time: 63 mins
Format: HDV
Director: Deborah Aston 1st Feature
Producer: Roger Shannon, Jez Collins
Editor: Gabe Crozier
Director of Photography: Gabe Crozier

Genre

Music Woman Director Asian Black Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Swish Productions

81 Blenheim road
Birmingham B13 9TZ
UK

rogershannon@dsl.pipex.com

Visit Website

www.birminghammusicarchive.co.uk

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