The First Black Brummies
Poet Sue Brown looks at what life was like in the postwar years for Birmingham’s Caribbean community as they asked questions about their own identity and place in British society.
Poet Sue Brown looks at what life was like in the postwar years for Birmingham’s Caribbean community. Sue, whose parents came to Britain in the 50s from Jamaica, meets people who remember and experienced the hostile environment that faced many of the early migrants. She explores her home city to discover the cultural significance of local black churches, music and the rise of Rastafarianism. She also meets legendary singer Jimmy Cliff to discuss his hit song Many Rivers to Cross. Cliff and others have written about the challenges faced by many early ‘settlers’. Sue recalls how migration literally divided families, including her own, and meant people lived thousands of miles apart.
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Music Played
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Desmond Dekker & the Aces
You Can Get It If You Really Want
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Jimmy Cliff
Many Rivers To Cross
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Millie
My Boy Lollipop
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Arvo Pärt
Spiegel im Spiegel
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Harry J. Allstars
Liquidator
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Exodus
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sue Brown |
Series Producer | Diana Hare |
Executive Producer | Tony Parker |
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Dec 2018 22:50Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú One West Midlands
- Mon 18 Feb 2019 21:00
- Tue 19 Feb 2019 03:00
- Wed 16 Oct 2019 23:10Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú One West Midlands
- Wed 21 Oct 2020 23:00
- Wed 3 Aug 2022 00:00
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