Chapeltown Power

Blog Excerpt: Threads of the Frontline

"The sound system wasn't just music; it was our heartbeat, our newsroom, and our sanctuary."

In a recent featured interview with Yorkshire Bylines, I stepped back in time to the streets of Chapeltown to explore the profound legacy of sound system culture. For the local Black community, these towering speakers were the cornerstone of our identity—a rhythmic "Frontline" where ancestral roots met modern resistance.

But how do you capture a sound in a stitch?

I discuss how my latest textile collection, Frontline, translates those heavy basslines and cultural memories into tangible art. From the grit of the streets to the wisdom of our elders, my work aims to ensure these stories aren't just heard in the past, but felt in the present.