Monday 8 June

This performance of Lyds’s I Am Part Of A People was originally recorded during PureGold 2017.

It’s an important and powerful piece, and now is the time to draw attention to this video again.

Black Lives Matter.

James Grace

Two songs by James Grace:

1. Dangerous

2. Crystalline

Music, songwriting, production, performance and video by James Grace.

Instagram: @jamesgrace.music

A note from James Grace:

Black Lives Matter, today and always. 

Many of our favourite popular musics and genres stem from the work of pioneering black artists. And our rights as members of the LGBTQ community we owe to the black trans activist, Marsha P. Johnson for her involvement in Stonewall, 1969. We therefore cannot participate in these cultures without also standing in support with our black friends and family. Below are two links to support Black Trans Lives Matter, including more support for black trans women in the UK and justice for Tony McDade. Additionally, I have included a petition to reopen and bring justice to Belly Mujinga’s case who died after contracting COVID-19 through physical abuse while working on TFL public transport. You can also find updated links in my instagram bio. Let’s stand together! Love forever.

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tony-mcdade

https://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-more-protection-for-black-trans-women-uk

https://www.change.org/p/govia-thameslink-justice-for-belly-mujinga

Contemporary Music Ensemble, directed by Mira Benjamin

Amber Priestley’s graphic score Repeat yourself until friends are
embarrassed (2019), composed for the Contemporary Music Ensemble and directed by Mira Benjamin.

James Creed

James Creed’s Deer Isle III, for solo piano.

Jay Rajendra Raythatha

Jay Rajendra Raythatha performs Liszt's Petrarch Sonnet 123.

Heather Britton

‘Roy Holliday’ is a portrait film that takes a look at the life of Roy, a 93
year old Jazz and Dance Band drummer. Roy has had and continues to lead an expansive life and is one of few remaining nonagenarian drummers of his time. Within the confines of a 15-minute film, he offers a unique look at the challenges and effects age has on the identity of a lifelong musician.

The film is Director/Editor Heather Britton’s first foray into documentary filmmaking for the Goldsmiths University Ethnographic Film and Music course. Thanks to Harriet Jones (Additional Camera), Clau Torres (Additional Camera), John Bisset, Barley Norton, Louise
Boer and most importantly, to Roy - for his time, wonderful personality and incredible stories.

Black Hours

Secret Garden from Black Hours’s Saccharine EP.

Dave Malkin - voice/guitar
Timea Gazdag - voice
Tom Moore - violin
Stuart King - bass clarinet
Sam James - piano
Corrie Dick - drums

All music and lyrics by Dave Malkin
Choreography by Lauren Anthony
Engineered by Dave Malkin
Mixed by Ben Corrigan
Mastered by Tim Turan at Turan Audio
Shot by Philip Speakman
Coloured by Harry Green

Thomas Fletcher and Etienne Bartholomew

Raag Shyam Kalyan, performed by Etienne Bartholomew (Sitar) and Thomas Fletcher (Soprano Saxophone).

A concept coming from Indian classical music; a Raag is a collection of melodic movements, microtones and moods to inspire various ‘rasa’ - states of peace, devotion and passion in both musician and listener alike. A performance of a Raag always begins with a slow unfolding of its specific notes. The exploration gradually builds to incorporate a pulse and greater intensity of expression.