Join Black Cultural Archives and Royal Holloway, University of London for the premiere of the short documentary film “Musical Genius in an Alien World: Samuel Coleridge Taylor Remembered” celebrating the life of composer, conductor, and activist Samuel Coleridge Taylor on the occasion of his birthday.

This film was researched at BCA’s archives and is produced by drama lecturer Dr. Samia La Virgne, featuring Coleridge Taylor’s music performed by MA student Aysh Atkins.

Join us for refreshments and an engaging Q&A session with the creative team from Royal Holloway University and Dr. Ayshah Johnston, BCA’s Learning & Engagement Manager. Explore a pop-up exhibition showcasing highlights from the Coleridge-Taylor collections held at BCA.

Whilst this event is free, we welcome a suggested minimum donation of £5. All proceeds go to Black Cultural Archives allowing us to further our impact in the communities we serve.