Many Rivers
Kenny Wellington & Breeze McKrieth • Brit Funk, Light Of The Word, and lasting legacy
Published: 24 June 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London
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Founding members of Light of the World, Kenny Wellington and Breeze McKrieth, join us this week to talk about the origins and legacy of Brit Funk. From their early days forming horn sections in East London to influencing a generation of UK pop, jazz, and soul artists, the duo take us on a journey of lasting cultural impact. Plus: Tales of legendary club Crackers, discussion on the politics of sound, and we hear stories of sessions with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Spandau Ballet.
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Lloyd is the co-curator of Black Sound London: The Story of British Black Music, an exhibition currently on at the Barbican Library from 10 Mar to 19 Jul 2025
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