EDITION ONE- August - Oct, 2023

The sound system quarterly online magazine from carnivalsounds.com  






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   KCC SoundSystem

After nearly thirty years DJ Keith Franklin is still keeping the crowd dancing.

KCC on ITV news

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The sound archives...

Unique Styles

Reggae, riots and resistance: the sounds of Black Britain in 1981
by Jodie Yates
April 10, 2019

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British Culture Archive

...Rock Against Racism movement in the 1970s Red Saunders was a key player... shortly after Eric Clapton's infamous drunken rant in support of Enoch Powell.

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Museum of London

That idea of belonging, of dub as a joyful refuge, is the overriding impression left by this new (albeit Covid-delayed) exhibition at the Museum of London.

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JAH SHAKA
the Zulu Warrior
1948 - 2023

THE WORLD PLAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MIGHTY
Jah Shaka

The sound system community were devastated when news of the death of the legendary reggae pioneer aka 'Zulu Warrior' was announced. Dubbed as the ‘king of sound systems,’ Shaka was seen by many as the greatest soundman of all time. He released some of the most seminal records after spearheading the influential Jah Shaka Sound System in the 1970s. Throughout his career, he was known for his commitment to social and political consciousness. He was undoubtedly the last of the greats, an inspirational leader who continued to perform and tour his system right up to his death. 

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https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/object-2010-33
UK sound history
With the migration of Jamaicans to the UK in the late 50’s & 60’s the tradition of ‘Sound Systems’ was also exported. Early UK 'Sound System’ operators had a huge following and from these early sounds developed many new ones encompassing new ideas and directions. 

Admiral Ken Sound System (1975)

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https://mixmag.asia/read/26-photos-of-sound-systems-through-the-ages-galleries
An intimate look at the evolution of sound system culture
Back in 1950s Jamaica, a fellow by the name of Hedley Jones, who was fuelled by a passion for music, developed the first sound system. His "Houses of Joy" as he liked to call them, helped spark an entire culture. 

7 April 2020, Mixmag 

AWARD-WINNING BROADCASTS
IN THE WORLDWIDE ARENA
by Rapattack SoundSystem

London's best kept secret... 
Notting Hill Carnival's flagship sound system are at it again. 
Receiving chart-topping successes on mixcloud.com
THIS YEAR STREAMING LIVE FROM THE
LONDON NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August 2023 
12pm - 7pm
Links:
@ www.mixcloud.com/live/jnllqb 
twitch.tv/rapattacksoundsystem

100% vinyl. No CDs, USBs, MP3s or Digital media.
 

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Sound System Outernational

Sound System Outernational is an ongoing initiative of practitioners and researchers, in association with Goldsmiths, University of London, dedicated to recognizing, stimulating and supporting sound system culture worldwide

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DJ David Rodigan MBE

A Short presentation by DJ David Rodigan MBE

"We all are a tragedy away from needing help from a stranger. Be that kindness".

London’s Black History Can be Told Through Notting Hill Carnival’s Sound Systems

and we're not joking...
https://trippin.world/feature/Notting-Hill-Carnival-2022-Sound-Systems-Black-History

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Countdown to Notting Hill Carnival 2023

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EDITION ONE- August - Oct, 2023

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Hot96.co.uk

A non profit community internet radio station based in London playing RnB, HiP Hop, Soul, Jazz, Dance, Soca, Reggae, Gospel music as well as hosting programs on various social issues. 

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Pioneering reggae shop - Peckings Records. Specialists in collectors reggae and soul music. Influential musical taste-makers located in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
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Est. 1987, specialising in the repair of valve amps, pre- amps, power amps, as well as mixers & FX units. We also service domestic equipment, hi-fi  and provide service for DJs-Soundsystems-Musicians.
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Edition One - Our Featured Video
RAPATTACK SOUND SYSTEM

This quarters video comes courtesy of Rapattack sound performing live at Notting Hill Carnival 2022

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Stuart Hall
Read one of his papers...

...was a Jamaican-British academic, writer and pioneer in cultural studies who died in 2014. He was one of the most influencial forces to British racial politics and cultural theory in general.

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The official NH Carnival company
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...delighted to guard the heritage of Notting Hill Carnival... taking it forwards into a new era of cultural significance.

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EDITION ONE- August - Oct, 2023

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