Basement Project: Gospel Singing
- Tower Hamlets
- 1970
Exploring the hidden depths of the early 60s Mersey beat scene, including a visit to the legendary Cavern Club.
Exploring the hidden depths of the early 60s Mersey beat scene, including a visit to the legendary Cavern Club.
Bob Wooler, of the Cavern Club, introduces a number of contemporary music acts
performing songs at the club and at locations around Liverpool. The musical
numbers are interspersed with footage of the local area and its people.
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