Name: Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music
Brand: Edited by Paul Bradshaw

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9780712354899

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Hardback

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Limited edition

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2024-04-27

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Hachette

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Edited by Paul Bradshaw

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British Library Publishing

The British Library Publishing is an independent label under Maximus Music Publishing, based in Stockport, Cheshire. Founded by Mike Maxfield, this label has been a prominent player in the music industry for years.

With a focus on promoting *British* talent and showcasing the best of what the country has to offer, British Library Publishing has become synonymous with quality music. Their dedication to nurturing and supporting artists sets them apart from other labels.

From their humble beginnings, British Library Publishing has grown into a powerhouse within the industry. They have successfully launched numerous careers and continue to discover new talent that captivates audiences worldwide.

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The story of Black British music is a five-hundred-year journey from the court of King Henry VIII to the ‘Ends’ of South London; from Africa to the Caribbean to the UK and back; from subterranean shebeens and church halls to royal command performances and sold-out stadiums; and from outsider influence to domestic chart domination. It is a story that grapples with the slave trade, the prejudice of unwelcoming institutions and the bias of ignorance while ultimately celebrating the creativity and perseverance of the pioneers and today’s digital age innovators.Published alongside the major British Library exhibition, Beyond the Bassline is a landmark volume of essays, features and interviews which traces a new timeline underpinned by the Black artists and musicians who, over centuries, have shaped Britain’s unique and globally significant musical culture. Illustrating this vibrant history which traverses musical genres from classical, gospel and jazz through to reggae, jungle and Afrobeats are more than three hundred images including contemporary and classic photographs, paintings, posters and record sleeves.Introduced by the exhibition’s curators, Dr. Aleema Gray and Mykaell Riley, and edited by Paul Bradshaw, music journalist and publisher of Straight No Chaser magazine, Beyond the Bassline tells its essential story through specially commissioned pieces from musicians, composers, DJs, writers and photographers, as well as important voices in politics and history.Authors/Contributors include: Tej Adeleye • Christian Adofo • Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr. • Stephen Bourne • Garth Cartwright • Monique Charles • Dalia Al-Dujaili • Tracy Durrant • Juliet Fletcher • Vivien Goldman • Julian Grant • Linton Kwesi Johnson • Anthony Joseph • Julian Joseph • Cassie Kinoshi • Kevin Le Gendre • Charis McGowan • Rasheda Ashanti Malcolm • Tony Montague • Malik Al Nasir • Sharon O’Brien • Michael I. Ohajuru • Lisa Amanda Palmer • Amar Patel • Ade Egun Crispin Robinson • Angus Taylor • Chardine Taylor-Stone • Andy Thomas • Julia Toppin • Ayanna van der Maten McCalman • Derek Walcott • Richard Williams • Val Wilmer • Anthony Wright • Benjamin Zephaniah

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music

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Discover Black British Music: The Book of the British Library Exhibition by Edited by Paul Bradshaw. Explore the history and impact of Black musicians in the UK, from jazz to grime. Published by British Library Publishing.