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Red Light Busking presents Dem Live A Foreign - Caribbean Home Getting ready for J'ouvert -Throwback
Team building set for Caribbean Home (Cleopatra, Serena, Laila, Mo) Team creating the set for the Caribbean home - (David) They need to...
David Anglin
Jul 19, 2023


Unforgettable Day with Chrissy Day and Rashaan B live in Waltham Forest (Full Performance)
Experience the vibrant cultures of London's Caribbean and Somali communities through the eyes of Red Light Busking's 'Dem Live A Foreign' exhibition. For this exhibition we journeyed through the traditions of J’ouvert and Somali weddings, showcasing the rich history and customs of these communities. As part of the exhibition, we offered free Caribbean and Somali food to attendees. But the highlight of the day was the live performance from the incredibly talented Chrissy Day a
David Anglin
Mar 30, 2023


Dem Live A Foreign Vol.8 - Gentrified Jerk Sauce
Like many reading this, I attended this year's Nottinghill carnival, however unlike most my day started around 4:30 am as I'd told my...
David Anglin
Sep 14, 2022


Dem live a foreign vol.7 - a union of two becomes a union of tribes
Inspiration can come from some of the most unusual places. Newton had to have an apple fall on his head to knock the theory of gravity...
David Anglin
Sep 5, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol. 6 - Getting Ready for Carnival/Jouvert - Part 3
Now, J’ouvert is a free and fun time but it also has tradition and significance. Now, if we don’t educate our people, we are to blame for...
Jo Alexander
Aug 26, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol. 6 - Getting Ready for Carnival/Jouvert - Part 2
J’ouvert means the opening of the morning; and we celebrate the opening of Carnival in honour of our Ancestors remembering their shackles...
Jo Alexander
Aug 25, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol. 6 - Getting Ready for Carnival/Jouvert - Part 1
I have been involved in Carnival all my life, growing up getting ready for Carnival was always an exciting time in my house. Design in...
Jo Alexander
Aug 24, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol.5 - It's part of our Heritage
Jo Alexander - "You going carnival this year?" David - "No" Jo Alexander - "Carnival is a big part of our heritage you need to make sure...
David Anglin
Aug 9, 2022


Dem Live Ah Foreign Vol.4 - Reggae, Acid and the early rudeboy scene.
A core part of Notting Hill's carnival is its sound system culture that draws in people from all over the world. Willingly masses gather...
David Anglin
Jul 26, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol. 3 - Folklore
Very much like myself, my dad drew his first breath of life in London's east end, although before he could assimilate into one of the...
David Anglin
Jun 6, 2022


Dem Live A Foreign Vol.2 - Shoobs
Picture you, you and me, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, Picture you and me under the tree (I can't finish the rest of this! ) - Vybz Kartel - Picture...
David Anglin
May 4, 2022


Wray & Nephew UK
Without a doubt, Wray & Nephew UK have been the staple of many Caribbean homes for generations. As a youngster, my first unknowing...
David Anglin
Apr 4, 2022


Previous Exhibition - Red Light Busking presents Dem Live A Foreign
Red Light Busking presents 'Dem Live A Foreign' is was our exploration into London's migrant communities and how they have helped bring a...
David Anglin
Mar 1, 2022
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