Brooklynites spread across the lawn of Brower Park in Crown Heights on Saturday for a screening of Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, a documentary about the trailblazing dancehall DJ and singer.
The film, directed by Alison Duke, explores the rise, perseverance and legacy of Kingston’s pioneering dancehall singer, Sister Nancy. It not only showcased her musical journey, but sparked conversation about ownership and recognition in the music industry. The film highlighted how the singer was denied fair compensation for years, with her music sampled without any royalties.
The documentary features tour footage and interviews with Pete Rock, Young Guru, Sister Carol, Large Professor and many others, who highlight Sister Nancy’s impact beyond reggae.
Though it was a cloudy evening, a warm gentle breeze filled the air as the event helped to highlight a music icon who deserves much more recognition and celebration.
The film presentation, part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! concert series, was preceded by live performances by reggae icon Johnny Osbourne, golden-era rap pioneers Smif-N-Wessun, Chip-Fu, and Bush Babees, and DJ sets by Ayanna Heaven, GabSoul and DJ Gringo.
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