The Music Is Black - A British Story (Trailer Directed by Meeks + Frost)
We had the pleasure of directing this trailer for ‘The Music Is Black’ exhibition for the newly opened V&A East (
@vam_east ) in Stratford. It was a long-awaited opening and great to see people from all walks of life come together to celebrate a new cultural space in the heart of east London.
Us having access to such vast and amazing archive footage really gave us a vivid depiction of our journey to this point as a race and culture, and being given the opportunity to construct this piece to support such a groundbreaking moment in Black British history feels really special.
Big love to our amazing editor Kaz Ove, a genius. To Robyn Kasozi for putting us forward and her never ending support. To Jacqueline Springer and the V&A team for the endless knowledge, guidance, and assets. To Tia Varnnard our producing anchor and backbone for all the years. To Untold studios for the production and facilitation. To Axel Kacoutié for capturing the essence of the sonics through sound design.
There is more yet to come, soon.
“Di Music Black. Skin tone Black. Di Lifestyle Black. But they Fear that Fact.”
@pa_salieu
Archive : BBC Archive
Photography tel: Neil Kenlock, Pogus Caesar, Normski, Dennis Morris, Harry Hammond, Sam White, Jenny Baptiste, Eddie Otchere, Adrian Boot & Urban Image Archive.
Credits:
Directors - Meeks + Frost
@meeksandfrost
Commissioned by - Robyn Kasozi
@robyn_kas @vam_east
Editor - Kaz Ove
@kazove
Sound Artist - Axel Kacoutié
@axelkacoutie
Head Of Music & Social - Annie Ayres
@annielayres
Executive Producer - Tessa Wood
@tess_woo
Producer - Tia Varnnard
@_tiaamoyb
Producer - Freddie Barrass
@freddieb2910
Production Company - Untold Studios
@untold_studios