PPL marked Black History Month with a discussion featuring British reggae group Black Slate and a Culture Day for employees. The events followed this year’s theme, “Honouring Our Communities,” and recognised contributions to music and the organisation.
Black Slate discusses British reggae
The Grammy-nominated group joined PPL for a conversation about its career, its role in Lovers Rock and reggae, and Music House, a London dubplate mastering studio associated with the city’s reggae and sound-system culture. PPL Senior Industry Relations Manager Titania Altius and Black Slate’s Kennedy Mensah co-hosted the discussion.
Formed in London in 1972, Black Slate has members from England, Jamaica and Anguilla. The group emerged during the development of British roots reggae.
Culture Day recognises employees
PPL concluded its programme with a Quiz and Culture Day celebrating the cultures and heritage represented among its employees. The event also recognised Altius and Natalie Wade MBE, PPL’s Director of Music Industry Engagement.
Wade founded Small Green Shoots in 2009 to create career opportunities for young people under-represented in the creative industries. She also co-founded The Cat’s Mother Network, a not-for-profit organisation connecting women aged 18 to 24 from low-income backgrounds with established women in the music industry.
Altius has worked in music licensing, education and artist support. Her previous roles include Music Licensing Consultant at PRS for Music and Creative Programme Manager at Help Musicians UK. She has lectured at the London College of Fashion and served on the board of Raw Material Music & Media, a Brixton-based organisation supporting young people and communities through music and the arts.
