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Hak Baker has spoken to NME about his single ‘Windrush Baby’, sound system culture and why he thinks pirate radio won’t be returning.The East Londoner has been championed for his introspective take on music, culminating in the release of his debut album ‘Worlds Ends FM’ back in June. The album followed Baker’s highly acclaimed 2017 debut EP ‘Misfits’, the 2021 EP ‘Misled’ and his recent ‘Babylon’ mixtape.This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation, a group of Afro-Caribbeans who migrated to Britain in the ‘40s in the hope of better opportunities.

Notting Hill Carnival 2023 has started – as the event reveals plans to celebrate 50 years since sound systems were introduced.50 years ago, Trinidadian Leslie “Teacher” Palmer MBE invited the first ever sound systems and the first official Mas bands to the event. With ‘Mas’ being short for masquerade, the bands brought costumes, masks and other art elements that were popular at carnivals across the globe.

Notting Hill Carnival and Glastonbury have teamed up together for a new collaboration in the Block9 area of the festival.Block9, the legendary “late-night” area of Glastonbury are creating a ‘home base’ for the Notting Hill carnival crew in their Block9 East field. Carnival processions will tour the Festival site and feature acts including The Mangrove Steelband.A statement about the collaboration added: “DJ’s from Carnival bands also join the troupe to play on the world’s first 100% green electric carnival float.

Levi Roots has joked that he is Notting Hill Carnival’s “sexy cheerleader”, ahead of the event being held online this weekend.

Notting Hill Carnival will be held online this year – you can see the line-up for 2020’s event below.Back in May, carnival organisers announced it would change to an online format due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The virtual incarnation – ‘Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas’ – will see performances and entertainment streamed across four channels over the bank holiday weekend from August 29.

Notting Hill Carnival has unveiled its virtual celebration plans for 2020.Back in May, carnival organisers announced it would change to an online format for the first time in its 54 year history following the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Now, a virtual incarnation of the event – ‘Notting Hill Carnival: Access All Areas’ – will be be streamed across four channels which viewers can register for in advance here.Spotify is also teaming up with the carnival to launch a dedicated microsite which will