Cimarons, the UK’s first reggae band, played with Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley but barely made a penny; this heartwarming film follows their first gig in 30 years
The UK’s first reggae band deserves all the love and attention coming their way with the release of this documentary. It’s the untold story of Cimarons, and begins in 1967 at a bus stop in London’s Harlesden where two Jamaican-born Londoners, Locksley Gichie and Franklyn Dunn, met and formed a band. By the end of the decade Cimarons would become the go-to backing group for Jamaican artists touring the UK, playing with the likes of Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. The band recorded albums of their own, worked as session musicians for Trojan records and toured with the Clash and the Jam. “They were the spark that started a big flame” is how Mc General Levy describes their influence. But...
The UK’s first reggae band deserves all the love and attention coming their way with the release of this documentary. It’s the untold story of Cimarons, and begins in 1967 at a bus stop in London’s Harlesden where two Jamaican-born Londoners, Locksley Gichie and Franklyn Dunn, met and formed a band. By the end of the decade Cimarons would become the go-to backing group for Jamaican artists touring the UK, playing with the likes of Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. The band recorded albums of their own, worked as session musicians for Trojan records and toured with the Clash and the Jam. “They were the spark that started a big flame” is how Mc General Levy describes their influence. But...
- 10/2/2024
- by Cath Clarke
- The Guardian - Film News
The Desperados #CityHack campaign has seen 3 opposing teams from 3 of the UK’s trendiest and most cosmopolitan cities go head to head. The 4th challenge is what all the teams have been building towards. A culmination of creative guile, imagination, expression, and the desire to win!
Challenge 1 required them to flaunt their video production and editing skills by creating music video, and challenge 2 to show off their promotional styles and ability to create eye-catching attractions. Later, challenge 3 gave them the chance to tailor and hold a party, which portrayed the maverick spirit and mood of their respective cities.
After weeks of hard work and challenges the #CityHack teams have finally reached the finish line. “Hack The Bill” this time sees the teams not only pit themselves against each other, but also go up against world renowned DJ Sub Focus.
Sub Focus, real name Nick Douwnma, is a prominent player in...
Challenge 1 required them to flaunt their video production and editing skills by creating music video, and challenge 2 to show off their promotional styles and ability to create eye-catching attractions. Later, challenge 3 gave them the chance to tailor and hold a party, which portrayed the maverick spirit and mood of their respective cities.
After weeks of hard work and challenges the #CityHack teams have finally reached the finish line. “Hack The Bill” this time sees the teams not only pit themselves against each other, but also go up against world renowned DJ Sub Focus.
Sub Focus, real name Nick Douwnma, is a prominent player in...
- 10/2/2015
- by Sara Weir
- Obsessed with Film
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