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Piano's Grit: Music Icon's Story Unveiled
15 Apr
Summary
- Winifred Atwell's battle-scarred piano showcases music history.
- Her composition became the UK's first number one black artist hit.
- Exhibition highlights diverse black music contributions and artists.
A unique exhibition celebrates the profound influence of black music, featuring Winifred Atwell's iconic upright piano. This instrument, deliberately kept out of tune and marked by fan graffiti at Atwell's request, was where she composed "Let's Have Another Party." This track achieved a historic milestone in 1954, becoming the first UK number one single by a black artist.
Atwell's piano stands as a testament to her overcoming prejudice, both racial and gender-based, and her deep connection with fans. The exhibition further showcases other significant artifacts, including Jerry Dammers' original designs for the 2-Tone record label logo and the Nintendo console used by grime artist JME for his early music production.
