Musically Mad Re-Screening

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Tuesday 24 April 2012 @ Baobab Cafe

‘Musically Mad is a film that dedicates itself to shining light on UK sound-system culture by taking the audience into the heads and hearts of the singers and sound-men, the backbone of the UK roots reggae scene.  Musically Mad poster

It follows a culture that was brought to the UK by Caribbean immigrants and which continues the tradition of providing upliftment to the people in the face of hardship and fostering community and cultural unification and pride.

The film includes interviews and footage of some of the key players of the scene, including Iration Steppas, I Natural, Aba Shanti, Jah Shaka, Dougie Conscious Sounds, DJ Stryda, King Shiloh, Afrikan Simba, Channel One, Fatman Sound, Young Warrior, Joe Ariwa, Mad Professor, Levi Roots and many more.

When: Tuesday 24 April, 8pm screening

Where: Baobab Cafe – 152 Riddiford Street

Tunes by Hawk i & Manray before and after film

FreeMore info:
Musically Mad website
Interview with Karl Folke (director)

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