A tribute to the Windrush Generation and their connection to Black British music. This event in Leeds honours pioneers of music activism and is headlined by Paulette Morris from Royal Blood, known for their hits in the UK reggae charts during the 1980s. 

Curated and co-presented by Khadijah Ibrahiim, other artists and speakers appearing include Norman Francis aka Too Tall, Annette Morris, Chris Campbell, Richard Smith aka Fluid Irie, Patrick Gatewood, Faadil Broderick aka Speedo MC, Kevin Decosta aka KD Ranks and Phenicia Williams.

Leeds' sound system culture has paved the way for the next generation of music industry professionals and performers. This line-up will provide a brief historical overview of Leeds and its connections to the larger African-Caribbean community via music, activism, and education.

The event is inspired by the British Library’s new exhibition Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music. The Reginald Centre will host a free panel display to help tell a national story about Black music in Britain through the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network. The display will also feature artworks, photographs and more from Leeds Libraries collections relating to Black British music in Leeds.