"Who you calling a ‘B’?!" - Navigating x-rated lyrics in popular music

Explore the origins of music content which is considered controversial
Learn about how the introduction of Parental Advisory Explicit labelling and discuss its effectiveness
Strategies for parents to understand the content of music which your child may be listening to
Analysing songs from popular music genres known for their ‘x’ rated / explicit content
Discussions around respectability politics
Is Life imitating music or is music imitating life?
Please note the content of the evening involves listening to uncensored lyrics. The event is not suitable to those aged 18 and under.

Join Linett Kamala, DJ, Interdisciplinary Artist, Creative Producer, Sound System Operator and Founding Director of LIN KAM ART, for a 5-part series of curated unique sound system culture experiences on Friday evenings at The Hearth.
Rooted in the work of her company LIN KAM ART which aims to amplify lives through sound system culture via curation, events, workshops, residencies and programmes, the sessions explore music to expand on the LIN KAM ART values of Compassion, - Culture - Inclusivity - Connection - Creativity - Knowledge & Joy.
As a Former Headteacher and Education Director, Linett has over 30 years experience of working with thousands of young people.
Linett is Board Director for the Notting Hill Carnival, President of the University of the Arts London Alumni of Colour Association, Associate Lecturer in MA Performance: Design and Practice at the University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins and in BA (Hons) Live Event Management at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.

More information and recent examples of her practice can be found via social media handles @linett_kamala & @lin_kam_art

https://www.instagram.com/linett_kamala

https://www.instagram.com/lin_kam_art

https://linktr.ee/linettkamala

https://linktr.ee/LinKamart

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