ROUTES & RHYTHM 

Routes & Rhythm funded by the Young Roots Heritage Lottery Program was established in 2012. We were delighted to received the funding to bring to light the incredible routes of rhythm from Africa and the musical legacy that resides in modern music today.

 

Out of a series of ideas and brain-storming sessions, we agreed that finding out about our musical heritage through traditional instruments will contribute to broadening our understanding of our cultural heritage. It was a long process and with the help of our dedicated Project Coordinator (Angie Amra Anderson BA Music) we submitted our application. It was a jubilant day when we received the news that our funding bid was successful.

 

Alongside leaders and members of the Akacia Saturday school, we set about the task of recruiting further young people to be part of this unique project. It was clear from the offset, that it would be managed by the young people themselves and we anticipated a turn out of 20-30 young people.These targets was achieved for large workshops. We also divided the research elements into smaller groups, thus enabling training in digital photograph, recording, interviewing and studio recording.

 

The experience has been fantastic. It uncovered our hidden histories and the legacy of our musical traditions through the different types of instruments, the specialist workshop leaders, the trips to venues and the practical participation enabled a deep experience of traditional culture and heritage.

 

We are sincerely thankful to the Young Roots Heritage Lottery Fund for the financial contribution and we recognise that without their financial aid, a project like Routes & Rhythm would not have ever been possible.