Basement Project: Gospel Singing
- Tower Hamlets
- 1970
A collective dedicated to arts, culture and performance
Here is an exciting and energetic profile of arts collective 'Steel n Skin', providing a 'behind the scenes' look into the group as they hold music, movement and performance workshops across Liverpool
Steelpan and drum skin: a marriage of Black heritage from Africa, the West Indies and generations of Black British culture is at the heart of this fantastic community arts project. A group of artists with a pioneering spirit head into some of the most neglected parts of Liverpool to address tensions and celebrate diversity in areas where it's often castigated. Filmed over a 10-day workshop, it's evident that the project was memorable to Liverpudlians of all ages and backgrounds!
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