George the Poet and Guests On Music

This event took place on 31 May 2024. The information below is correct as of the publication date.

In his new book Track Record: Me, Music and the War on Blackness, George reflects on the role of music in Black life alongside the structures of power, capitalism, colonialism and race. He sheds light on the forces that restrict Black creativity and excellence and offers a fresh perspective on the world around us.

At this event he talks to special guests Chanel Cali (aka Shystie), Tinchy Stryder, and Dr Aleema Gray about these ideas and their own experiences.

George Mpanga, the British Ugandan artist better known as George the Poet, is a London-born spoken word performer. In 2019, ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ won the Peabody Award, the first podcast outside of the US to do so. His innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator, and seen his words broadcast to billions worldwide.