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Greetings and Welcome to the premier online one-stop for cutting edge cultural innovation, expression and education in the UK. Roots Renaissance represents an historical collective gathering of some of the UK’s top grassroots musicians with a mission to educate and inspire through the rich legacy of African music in all it’s forms – past, present and future.

Interview with Niles ‘Asheber’ Hailstones of Afrikan Revolution in Voice Newspaper June 2017

There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air..

The Beats Beneath – Documentary about Kensal Cemetary in Notting Hill, West London and the historical contributions of the local African Caribbean community by Octavia Foundation. Feat: Niles ‘Asheber’ Hailstones, Charlie Phillips, Rosita Lynch and Ansell Wong

After recently performing at the Breakin’ Convention “Future Elements” showcase at Sadlers Wells, our young griot has been invited to take part in this years “Breakin’ Convention Park Jam” on May 1st in Spa Fields Park, Islington, East London. Spread The Word #ittakesavillage #walklikeanelephant.

The family at Elephant Walk are very proud of our youngest member of the movement Heru Hailstones who is now gaining a lot of attention on the UK Hip Hop/Grime scene following his recent Warm Up Session on SBTV.

‘Grove Roots Revival event has exceeded all expectations’

The titie track of the Asheber album “When The Rhythm Changes” featuring footage of the 2014 -15 Reparations March’s from Brixton to Parliament Square, London UK #stopthemaangamizi