For the Record: The Social Life of Indian Vinyl in Southall
25 February – 12 March 2011
PM Gallery & House
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane, London W5 5EQ
With a fast developing South Asian community, in the 60s and 70s Southall became a hub for the experience and exchange of Indian vinyl records. Through in-depth interviews, archive footage, and photography, For the Record (directed by Kuldip Powar in collaboration with Gunnersbury Park Museum and Goldsmiths, University of London) tells the story of Indian vinyl and it’s significance within the local and wider community. The film and exhibition presents not only a poignant historical account, but also compels us to consider the value that Indian vinyl holds today; as an object of transnational exchange, craft, skill, personal and collective memory.
For the Record Q&A
Friday 25 February, from 6pm
Please join us for the opening of For the Record with a question and answer session with director Kuldip Powar, and Zaighem Ali, broadcaster, specialist collector & contributor to the film. The event will be chaired by Sara Wajid, editor of the social history website untoldLondon.org.uk. Q&A starting at 7.30pm, doors open early from 6pm for film and exhibition viewing. Free but please telephone to reserve your place.
Deedar Singh Pardesi
Saturday 5 March, screening 2pm, performance 3pm
Accompanying a special screening of For the Record, the legendary Punjabi singer Deedar Singh Deedar Singh Pardesi will offer a rare and intimate performance with his distinctive voice that will touch the soul.
Tickets £5
Please call PM Gallery and House on 020 8567 1227, between 1pm-5pm Tue-Fri to book.
http://www2.ealing.gov.uk/services/leisure/museums_and_galleries/pm_gallery_and_house/studio/
