This year, Notting Hill Carnival makes its grand return to the streets of West London after two years away. It is also timely, as this year marks 60 years of Jamaica’s Independence.
The ripple effect of the cultural lightning bolt that struck the UK when the Windrush generation arrived at The Tilbury Docks in Essex in 1948 cannot be understated. In the years since, ska, reggae, dancehall, soca and more have been incorporated into the musical line-up and fueled our movements, such as rock, jungle, UK garage, grime, dubstep, UK funky and you can hear its echo in our world-conquering rap scene as well.
To celebrate the triumphant return of Carnival and six decades of Jamaican influence, famous rum brand Wray & Nephew is hosting their own stage at the West London party. On Sunday August 28, they will be posted at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Bosworth Road. So far, they’re keeping the line-up very close to their chest, but expect a huge roster of DJs and artists from both sides of the Atlantic.
