In Celebration of Winifred Atwell (Livestream)

In 1954 Trinidadian-born, Royal Academy of Music educated Atwell became the first Black music artist to have a Number One single in the UK with her instrumental hit single, Let’s Have Another Party. Winifred’s popularity saw her leading her own television programmes on BBC and ITV, opening a beauty parlour and amassing a performance catalogue that travelled between Classical music and jazz. Winifred’s ‘Other Piano’ on which she played rag time and boogie-woogie, is on display in V&A East museum’s inaugural exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story. Its owner, Sir Richard Stilgoe, will be in conversation with classical and jazz pianists Dr. Samantha Ege and Beatrice Nicholas about the legacy of this remarkable musician.

This talk will be streamed on Zoom and all ticketholders will receive a link to view the morning of the event. It will also be recorded and available for up to 90 days after the talk, for those not able to view live.