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reggae rock. Two-tone or 2 tone, also known as ska-rock[citation needed] and ska revival, [1] is a genre of British popular music of the late 1970s and early 1980s that fused traditional Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae music with elements of punk rock and new wave music. [1]
Sep 16, 2021 · The documentary tells the story of 2 Tone, the musical phenomenon that exploded out of Coventry onto the music charts around the world in 1979.
Sep 30, 2021 · Using music, archive and new interviews, this is the story of 2 Tone – a unique musical phenomenon that exploded out of Coventry in the summer of 1979. 2 Tone not only dominated the...
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Two Tone (working title) will tell the story of an extended family and four young people who are drawn into the world of ska and two tone music, which grew from the grass roots of the English cities Coventry and Birmingham in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The music united black, white and Asian youths during a tough period for race relations in t...
Ben Irving, Acting Director of BBC Drama said: “Steven has taken his knowledge of this time and place and used it to weave a brilliantly original and characterful drama, set against the musical backdrop of ska and two tone. We are thrilled to be able to bring this unique piece to viewers on the BBC.” “Steven has taken his knowledge of this time and...
Kudos is also the producer on Knight’s upcoming series for BBC One, SAS Rogue Heroes. The deal will provide Kudos a first look on future UK based projects originated by Steven Knight and support the Birmingham film and TV industry. The new partnership is committed to “substantial long-term financial investment in skills and training” in the West Mi...
May 13, 2022 · The documentary tells the story of 2 Tone, the musical phenomenon that exploded out of Coventry in 1979 and went on to storm the charts around the world. Published: 01:00 pm, 13 May 2022....
Jun 9, 2021 · A bundle of things all at once, 2 Tone was always about more than music. From a record label set up in Coventry in 1979 by the musician Jerry Dammers, it swiftly became a look, a political stance, and a banner to gather round; a movement with loyalties and aspirations way beyond the ska-inspired hits the label produced.
Mar 22, 2024 · By Miguel Roca-Terry. Visual Data Journalist, BBC England Data Unit. 22 March 2024. 2 Tone music started in Coventry in the 1970s. Here’s a quick guide introducing the style if you haven’t...
