"Birth
of a Trust: Our Cultural Identity" is a documentary about
the history of entertainment in Bermuda seen through the eyes
of many of the country’s most notable musicians. The film
documents the evolution of local music scene from the big band
era of the 1940s and 1950s, through the popular “Battle
of the Groups” at the Rosebank in the late 60s and 70s,
up to the dancehall clashes of today. It features local legends
like Hubert Smith, Ghandi Burgess, Lance Hayward and Michael
Curtis Clarke and highlights the accomplishments of present day
artists like Ras Giorgis and now retired soundsystem “Playboy
International”. The film also discusses how the music of
the time reflected the social changes that were taking place
at any particular point in our history; from WWII, to the volatile
60’s and 70s with the assesination of the Governor and
the riots, and the 1981 general strike. If you look closely,
you also get a glimpse of me back in the day when I was first
getting into music, it's pretty hilarious!
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