Books in the Park presents Jesse Bernard, Escaping Babylon

Escaping Babylon an intimate history of Black British MusicFrom the height of jungle and hip-hop in the 90s to the London uprisings in 2011, the birth of UK trap and the rise of grime superstars like Stormzy, filmmaker and DJ Jesse Bernard examines how Black culture in Britain is moulded by creativity drawn from Lagos and Los Angeles, Sao Paolo and South London.

The first major history of black British music from 1989 to the present day, Escaping Babylon celebrates its richness, heritage and towering legacy.Chaired by Natasha OnwuemeziAdult only event.