Organised by University of The Arts London (UAL)
Conventional history would have it that the first post-war British subculture was the ‘Teddy Boys’ in 1954. However, in this webinar, Dr Ray Kinsella will deliver a presentation that convincingly asserts that bebop was a precursor to this established narrative.
The session will look at the emergence of the Soho bebop scene, a form of modern jazz, and the culture that formed around the music between 1945 and 1950.
In looking at the musical and sartorial migration, layers of reception by the musicians and fans, and media dissemination of this youth subculture, this webinar will also demonstrate how bebop in Soho instigated a moral panic which the saw the Soho clubs raided by police.
Who should attend this session?
This Webinar is aimed at anyone with an interest in jazz or British youth-subcultural history. This webinar will also appeal to anyone with a passion for fashion history and interracial relations in Britain after World War Two.
Outcomes
After this session, you will:
- Learn about Britain’s first post-war youth subculture
- Gain insights into the first post-war British youth fashion
- Understand how black and white youths, both female and male, constructed identities through clothes and music
- Discover why the Soho clubs were raided by police.
Our webinar sessions are aimed at anyone looking to upskill and develop their professional practices. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion
For enquiries please email ualshortcourses@arts.ac.uk.
- history
- subculture
- jazz