Afleveringen
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Claudette finally uncovers what led to the early demise of her dad, Mr Brixton and the closure of the BNCA as her investigation unfolds, indicating the intention and efforts to destroy a black organisation and its founder during an era in Brixton dogged by accusations of corruption.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
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Claudette finally discovers the roots of the alleged conspiracy that would ultimately lead to the downfall and premature death of her father, Courtney Laws whilst taking you on an in-depth journey through the trials and tribulations of Brixton and the challenges faced by her father and the Brixton Neighbourhood Community Association during the 1980s.
This episode has been remastered so please refresh your download 31/3/24
This episode was mixed and mastered by Electric Parks and remastered by Claudette Parry LawsThank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Claudette reacts to new information from BNCA Youth Worker, Lena Brown that sheds light on what lead to the unexpected death of her father Courtney Laws. Here is her immediate and personal raw audio reaction shared prior to the release of the final episodes.
This is an ongoing investigation.Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Episode 8 and 9 are coming.
Thank you for your patience!
This has been an ongoing investigation.Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Claudette takes a deep dive into her fathers achievements and challenges during the 1970s and uncovers an accusatory perspective on the way he operated that created an air of suspicion about him in the community.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
August 6th is Jamaica's Independence Day and the day Courtney Laws was laid to rest in 1996. Although this bonus is late to air I am again sharing his words that demonstrate his love for his country of birth.
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My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Claudette reveals Courtney's voice for the first time and continues to investigate the significance of his work for the Windrush Generation during the 1970s. In the wake of the birth of the Black Power movement she uncovers more about the evolution of his rise to prominence within Britains black community and how his influence helped shape a generation.
This episode of My Dad Mr Brixton includes editing and mixing by Alex HollingsworthThank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
26 years ago today my father Courtney Laws OD, OBE died. In his memory I am reading the speech he wrote to accept the prestigious Order of Distinction from Jamaica, one of his proudest moments .
Rest in Power Dad xThank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Claudette investigates how her dad Courtney Laws, takes on the challenges faced by Brixton's growing black community in the 1960s and she tries to understand how after just five years in Britain, he begins to emerge as a leading figure of the Windrush Generation, fighting for the rights of his people.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Courtney and Rubie arrive in Brixton and the harsh realities of life in Britain are on full display. Armed with the experience he gained from his work in Jamaica, Courtney Laws decides to take action to support his community and Claudette shares what she learns about the changing face of Brixton.
Music credit:
London is the Place for me by Lord Kitchener
Additional audio credit:
Shane Duncan - This is Brixton Project
BBC, Pathe and the Houses of Parliament.Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Claudette's curiosity about her fathers work and determination to uplift Brixton's black community, leads her to investigate his origins and discover new details about his formative years, in Jamaica.
Music Credit.
Yellow Bird is played by Matthew Phillips, Mangrove Steel Band. This recording was originally made for Atlantic Railton by Ain Bailey, commissioned by Serpentine Civic Projects, 2021.
Sweet Jamaica performed by Lord Kitchener. 1948Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
As the family and the community say their goodbyes to Courtney Laws, Claudette begins to dig a little deeper to find why her fathers work was so significant and makes an unexpected discovery.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate. -
Introducing Brixton community leader Courtney Laws from the perspective of a family and community in mourning as his death in 1996 is revisited.
Thank you for listening.
My Dad Mr Brixton
Produced, written & edited with sound design by Claudette Parry Laws
EP 1 - 7: Mixed and Mastered by DKnightsMusic.
EP 8-9 Mixed and Mastered by Electric Park
Music featured from Epidemic Sounds
Visuals by This is Pirate.
