Mary Genis, Author at CultureMix Arts

Author: Mary Genis

Reggae Collective on Fire

April’s Reggae Friday brought together the finest talents of British reggae with Open Mic singers, all expertly hosted by Jnr Watson.

RASPO wins steel band on the road at Notting Hill Carnival and
CultureMix Centre hosts Caribbean events & activities for all ages.

Carnival of the World once again wows Reading for the 7th year with a live music stage and the fabulous Broad Street Parade.

Reggae singer Jnr Watson joins a stellar line up at the Fate Music Festival on 20 July 2024 at the Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden.

A year of popular cultural activity and the Black History Month Festival launches at the CultureMix Arts & Music Centre in Reading.

Music loving teens from in and around Reading took part in a free four day Jazz, Reggae and Afrobeat Youthsayers course.

Junior Marvin made a surprise visit and performed his iconic guitar solo at the CultureMix Centre on 3 February 2023.

For 2022 CultureMix Arts celebrates RASPO’s 25th anniversary and hosts monthly Reggae Friday Open Mic events.

BBC’s Blue Peter films RASPO Childrens Steel Band at the CultureMix Centre in Reading for a Black History Month feature on how steel pans are made.

Carnival of the World returned to Reading with live music, dance, RASPO, the Broad St Parade and a 4 metre tall Sea Giant Puppet.

CultureMix Arts & Music Centre launches steel band workshops for children and young people as part of Reading Children’s Festival.

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