Basement Project: Gospel Singing
- Tower Hamlets
- 1970
About a rural youth band run by a former village postman, who has made the
band into a major social focus for its young members and their families. The
tape follows the band for 3 months as they begin the major effort of raising
money for an American tour. Intended for interested individuals, rural
community groups, etc.
In this latest addition to the performing arts series, we are taking a look at all things music beyond the mainstream; from choir rehearsals and pirate radio coverage, to buskers, festivals and workshops, it's clear that music has remained integral not only to culture and the evolution of arts, but to each of us in our day to day!
Many established music artists have been at the helm of sonic exploration, redefining genres and challenging the familiar ways in which sound can be experienced. But shifting the perspective away from multi-platinum pop stars and established performers, this collection is a celebration of the hobbyists, the amateur & the unrefined love of an art form that builds communities and allows for complete self expression