Exhibition: Dub London - Bassline of a City - Museum of London
Museum Of London 2 October 2020 - 31 January 2021 Dub London: Bassline of a City From its roots in Jamaican reggae to how it shaped communities over the last 50 years, our new display explores not only dub music, but also the cultural and social impact it has had on the identity of London and its people. Dub has had a far-reaching impact across the music industry and the history of the capital. It has influenced multiple genres from drum and bass, garage and hip-hop to even mainstream pop, and played an important role in the early days of the city's punk scene with bands such as The Clash and The Slits drawing on its unique sound. Exploring this musical influence alongside community, fashion and spirituality, Dub London examines how dub is a varied thread that runs through an entire community. Highlights include: The iconic speaker stack belonging to Channel One Sound System that has appeared yearly at Notting Hill Carnival since 1983 A bespoke r...