Brought to you by Aer Lingus College Football Classic Game faces on, our capital city is about to come down with a serious case of football fever. Football stars, cheerleaders, marching bands – the full American football experience is about to come to Dublin. Taking place on Saturday August 29th in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, the […]
Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. Dublin is home to many pubs, most of them date back many years and carry a whole lot of history inside their doors – but The Brazen Head is the county’s oldest. Located on Bridge Street Lower, it is a key part […]
Brought to you by Bushmills Irish Whiskey Please drink responsibly. Over 18s only. While Camden Street boasts a healthy offering of pubs, none are quite tied to the history of the street like Devitt’s. Dating back more than 150 years, much like Bushmills, it is steeped in history, serving generation after generation. 78 Lower Camden […]
So you've already seen the Guinness ad with John Hammond, right?
The pioneering talent scout spurned racial divisions in 1930s New York, famously describing himself as “the sometimes intolerant champion of tolerance” – and this series of short films featuring contemporary artists shows us just how fresh his legacy remains, several decades on.
The films star contemporary artists like Rudimental and Lianne La Havas, who tell John Hammond’s story through their eyes.
Next up, Lady Leshurr, an incredible and unique rap artist, weighs in on Hammond's valiant efforts...
Leshurr is a great contemporary artist and it is clear to see that Hammond’s legacy resonates with her. She bases the roots of her music in the music of the past and in the film discusses how music and lyrics continue to be a force for change, referencing society and culture in a completely original way.
Serious talent!