Author: Lloyd Bradley
publisher name: Serpent's Tail
ISBN: 9781846687617
Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital by Lloyd Bradley takes readers on a journey through the musical history of London, exploring the influence of black music on the city's cultural landscape. The narrative spans from the First World War, with the arrival of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra bringing jazz to London, to the impact of Commonwealth immigration and the emergence of various music genres in different neighborhoods. The book covers Soho jazz clubs, Brixton blues parties, King's Cross warehouse raves, and the streets of Notting Hill, showcasing the role of black music in shaping the city and its communities.
