The over representation of African Caribbeans in the criminal justice system (short version) This powerful oral history explores the over representation of African Caribbeans in the criminal justice system through real voices connected to Waltham Forest. Contributors reflect on policing, racial profiling, prison sentences, youth offending institutions, street economies, family separation and the long-term impact of criminalisation on Black communities. The storyline asks difficult questions about justice, opportunity, money, belonging and the systems that shape young people’s lives. Part of a Red Light Busking oral history project Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music Up exploring Waltham Forest, African Caribbean experiences, youth culture and the criminal justice system. Content note: this audio includes references to racism, imprisonment, violence, drug use, mental health and difficult lived experiences. Made possible with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. For details for our next event please visit https://www.redlightbusking.com/event

LFHG - Written Performed by Laila Aminah, Modupe Obasola, Cloie Gurney, Wayne Mouza ,Marlon "Rage" Corbin produced by Joe "Top Dolla" Dyer. This track was created by Red Light Busking staff members and youth on our music studio project and guest muscians who joined us for the project. Track is part of the sound tracks released as part of our exhibition called Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music Up. An immersive, music-heavy exhibition exploring why music like grime was created and whether it was a reaction to, or a reflection of, life caught up in the criminal justice system, and what wider forces in society were at play... For more details on the event please visit our page https://www.redlightbusking.com/blog/categories/kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up

158 produced by Top Dolla is part of the sound tracks released as part of our exhibition called Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music Up. An immersive, music-heavy exhibition exploring why music like grime was created and whether it was a reaction to, or a reflection of, life caught up in the criminal justice system, and what wider forces in society were at play... For more details on the event please visit our page https://www.redlightbusking.com/blog/categories/kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up

https://www.redlightbusking.com/event-details/red-light-busking-presents-kanda-vol-1-bedroom-shut-music-up-2026-02-28-12-00 - Tickets are free but very very limited... An immersive music heavy exhibition bringing to life real historical experiences of social workers, ex offenders, police + more during the early 2000's . Visitors to the launch of our exhibition have summed it up as powerful , deeply moving as they learned a side of history rarely talked about. . When visiting expect to walk through an interactive set and listen to chart worthy soundscapes and live performances that take you through the experiences of many during the early 2000's who had to be resilient against all types of adversity. Red Light Busking presents Kanda Vol.1 Bedroom Shut Music