Vibes at BM&AG
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Vibes at BM&AG
7-9 Oct 05
Venue: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
www.bmag.org.uk
Box Office: 0121 303 4647
Vibes: The Roots of Urban Music
Vibes becomes a permanent display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in October 2005. This exhibition explores the roots of Urban music in the folk musical traditions of Africa and the Caribbean and their evolution in the West Midlands.
The exhibition will feature musical instruments from the Caribbean, Africa and objects from the musical history of the West Midlands. It will also feature hands-on computer interactive to explore the subject as well as a full-size reggae soundsystem.
The exhibition is the culmination of a long-term project at BM&AG to explore the roots and history of urban music. As part of this, instruments have been collected from Jamaica and Barbados which will form a key part of the display as well as joining the museum’s permanent collections.
Events
Vibes events will form the major part of BM&AG’s celebrations of Black History Month in October. For further information on Black History Month, which runs throughout October, visit www.black-history-month.co.uk
Vibes Presents: Rootz & Grooves In The Gallery
Friday 7th October, 6 – 10pm. Admission Free
Rootz & Grooves will be an evening of music and dance in the gallery, celebrating the musical roots of urban culture.
Vibes kidz weekend:
8th/9th October, 1 – 4pm, will include drumming workshops, storytelling, DJ workshops and hands on activities.
