Small Axe is a 5 episode mini series, focusing on the experiences of the West Indian community living in the UK 🇬🇧 between the late 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
The second episode entitled“Lovers Rock”, is also the name of the romantic sound/style of reggae, captured a night of where Jamaican born and of Jamaican decent meet at a house party. Where “ Lovers Rock” is the soundtrack of the night events. Showcasing Lovers Rock songs that were hits in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
The main characters Franklyn (Micheal Ward) and Martha (Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn) portray a beautiful way to meet at a “Blues Party” (the name of a London’s Lovers Rock house party). In the midst of several events that actually could happen in present day at an house party.
Apart from the conflicting reviews from the UK’s audience on the authenticity of an official Blues Party, personally I really enjoyed it. This episode gave me a little visual insight of the London’s reggae scene in that era, from the sound system, the style of dress, and music that I grew up hearing my parents listening to. If you haven’t seen Lovers Rock as yet please check it out on Amazon Prime Video, if you have seen it please comment your thoughts below.
-Lukey Flex
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