Black History Month: The Lewisham Lovers Rock Lounge
Step back in time for a celebration of Lewisham's Reggae history and legacy, honouring the music, places and spaces of yesteryear
Bring yourselves and your elders, and your (grown up) youngers too, to honour music, memories, heritage, and our resilient Caribbean community in Lewisham borough
Caribbean food on sale
Hosted by Nzinga Dance Company | Supported by Lewisham Council. Free Admission.
Featuring special guest selectors
The legendary Lloyd Coxsone: Reggae Pioneer, owner of Coxsone Sound, producer of the seminal 1975 hit track 'Caught You In A Lie' by Louisa Marks that kickstarted the UK Lovers Rock genre
DJ Melvina Moves: Festival appearances include Boomtown and The London International Ska Festival. She has provided DJ stageshow support for Don Letts, Dawn Penn, David Rodigan, The Dualers, Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, and many more
DJ Ade will be spinning a special tribute to Brockley's own, the late June Reid (Junie Rankin), who was the other half of longstanding all female sound system Nzinga Soundz, together with Ade.
Iconic historic photos of Lewisham's Reggae history and legacy on display | Black History Mini-Market
ELEMENTS BAR is an established Black-owned bar & community venue. Step-free entry, wheelchair accessible
DRESS CODE: No hoodies/sportswear
Please note this is an Adults only event.
DIRECTIONS:
PARKING: free on streets surrounding venue after 6.30pm on Saturdays
BUSES: 122, 178, 261, 273, 321 - alight Dacre Park, then 2 minute walk. Routes 202, 273, SL4 also stop nearby (6 minute walk)
Night bus: N21. 24 hour bus: 321
RAIL:
LEWISHAM (Rail & DLR) then short bus ride
LEE: 10 minute walk or short bus ride
www.djmelvinamoves.org
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