The Beats Beneath

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

The Beats Beneath’ explores the history of the Notting Hill Carnival and sound system culture, taking a look into the key figures who helped shape it and are laid to rest in Kensal Green Cemetery, like Russell Henderson, Duke Vin and Count Suckle

The short documentary features contributions from local artists and community activists/practioners, Niles ‘Asheber’ Hailstones, Charlie Phillips, Rosita Lynch and Ansell Wong