Children Playing
Young girls pretending to be Diana Ross and the Supremes. Their stage is the dustbin shelter.
Couple Dancing at a Birthday Party
Behind the couple is an important detail in the picture. The calender behind comes from the first major black business in the area - Top Pops in Wolverhampton
Dave Barker, AJ Franklyn, Winston Francis, Jamaican Vocalists
"In the 1970/ 80's many reggae bands played the Santa Rosa club/Rialto, Handsworth. Dave Barker, half of Dave & Ansell Collins, had a No 1 British hit with 'Double Barrel'. AJ Franklyn and Winston Francis ...
Delroy Hutchinson, The Well Concert, Symphony Hall 2002.
Having received several awards for his vocal ability, he is also well known for his song writing and his voice training skills.
Delroy Wilson, Jamaican Vocalist
"The late Delroy Wilson was one of Jamaica's finest vocalists. He started singing age 13 and his first recording was 'Joe Liges' for Studio I. He was a former member of reggae groups, The Gaylads and ...
Denise McNish / DJ Bubbler Dee
"Denise McNish was a Laboratory Technician at Holyhead School, Handsworth. At night and weekends her persona changed to DJ Bubbler Dee, a supercharged performer, spitting lyrics over exclusive dubplates ...
Dennis Alcapone, Jamaican DJ
"Dennis Alcapone, Reggae DJ, began his career 1969. Recording albums for labels such as Third World and Trojan, his well known songs include 'My Voice is Insured For 1/2 Million', 'Cassius Clay', 'Rock ...
Dennis Brown, Jamaican Vocalist
"Dennis Emmanuel Brown,'The Crown Prince Of Reggae' and one Jamaica's most emotive singer/songwriters. Born 1957, his first major hit was 'No Man Is An Island' for Coxsone. A prolific artist, working ...
Display of Kathak Dancing
This was taken at a cultural event. It was not in one of the regular buildings used for such events.
Don Shaw, Lenny Henry, Carol Pemberton, Bob Ramdhanie
"Don Shaw (Macro Films), Lenny Henry (Comedian / Actor), Carol Pemberton (Black Voices), Bob Ramdhanie (Black Voices Manager / Arts Activist / Broadcaster). We attended Reggae Sunsplash, London in 1987l. ...
Echo Base live at St Paul's
The eleven piece reggae band Echo Base at St Paul's Trust in October 1981. The band made one album entitled "Buy me" in 1985 before they broke up. Oscar Harrison on drums (left) later became a founder ...
Freddie McGregor, Jamaican Vocalist
"Freddie McGregor, once a member of legendary vocal group The Claredonians and one of Jamaica's most gifted reggae singers, he has collaborated with artists including, Judy Mowatt and Sugar Minott. Recording ...
Funeral of a Bus Driver, Handsworth Cemetry
Handsworth Students at St Philip's Cathedral
School students from Handsworth in performance at St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham City Centre.
I was born in March 1933...
I was born in March 1933, and came to this country in October 1951 on the Santa Maria. I was only 18. It was a Spanish ship; rough, rotten. It was Spanish food and I wasn’t used to it, so asked if I could ...
Junior Reid, Jamaican Vocalist
"Junior Reid, one of reggae's most respected vocalists, an energetic performer with incisive lyrics and catchy beats. His first single was 'Know Myself' recorded in the mid 70's. He then formed the band ...
Keith The Crooner from Balsall Heath
The redevelopment of Balsall Heath meant the Whitehouse family moved out and went to live near Swanshurst Park. This was around 1968 and it was getting towards the time when Keith had leave his school ...