From the Farm to the Streets

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From the Farm to the Streets:
 The Evolution of Sound System Culture in Tottenham

The panel (Mark Professor, Mandingo, MC Navigator, Mary Otumahana (WonDRWomN), Shocka and Clasford Stirling MBE) talk about the memories and experiences of those involved in Tottenham's Sound System culture from the 1970's up to the present day. 

The elder generation speaks about what it was like in the beginning. The younger generation speaks about what it's like now and the experiences that inspired them. 

A documentation of the importance of Tottenham, and in particular of the Broadwater Farm Estate, in the wider history of Black Music in the UK. 

Thanks to Community Music, Wheely Tots and Haringey Council for supporting the talk and music production workshop. 

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