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Watch The Story of Lovers Rock
overs Rock, often dubbed ‘romantic reggae’ is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Lovers Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through dance- known as ‘scrubbing’- at parties and clubs. This dance provided a coping mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lovers Rock developed into a successful sound with national UK hits and was influential to British bands (Police, Culture Club, UB40) These influences underline the impact the music was making in bridging the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times. The film sheds light on a forgotten period of British music, social and political history.
Views: 73
Genre: Documentary, Family, Music
Director: Menelik Shabazz
Actors: Angie Le Mar, Dennis Bovell, Janet Kay, Paulette Harris-German
Country: UK
IMDb: 6.5
