From ‘old people music’ to owning the streets: 60 years of Notting Hill carnival
An exploration of the sixty-year evolution of the Notting Hill Carnival, focusing on how music and sound systems have shaped its transformation from a specific cultural gathering to a broader expression of urban life.
First tracked August 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM CDT · Latest material update August 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM CDT
Six decades of Notting Hill Carnival reveal how evolving musical sound systems transformed a Caribbean celebration into a dynamic, street-based cultural event that redefined public space and fostered communal ownership.