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Story Of Lover's Rock
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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The STORY OF LOVERS ROCK is a feature Iength documentary that teIls the story of a genre of reggae that was created in the UK. lt was infIuential and very successfuI in the 70s and 80s and stiII Iives on today. Along with the music came the dancing and fashion that created a unique brand of lifestyIe. Inspired by female artists Lovers Rock was the first girI power music in the UK at a time of heightened political tension and racial unrest. Menelik Shabazz, (director of Burning An lIIusion) charts the rise of Lover s Rock, often dubbed romantic reggae . Through live performances from the Ieading exponents of the genre aIong with humorous refIections and interviews the film brings back to Iife the era when the music was at a highpoint. Lovers Rock gave a voice to many first generation bIack British young peopIe but not exclusively. AIong with the music came a unique fashion styIe and scrubbing an intimate dance between maIe and female that defined the Lovers Rock brand. The film consists of memorable Iive performances, interviews and light-hearted comedic memories that provides an untold portrait of the post Windrush generation. Artists incIude: Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson, UB40, Jean Adebambo, Maxi Priest, MichaeI Gordon, Sandra Cross. Also featured are comedians; Angie Le Mar, Eddie Nestor, Robbie Gee, Wayne RolIins & Glenda Jaxson. |
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