BRENT HEROES
Click through the list below to find out about the achievements of these heroes from the Black community with a connection to Brent.
Photograph by Orlando Gili, Brent Museum and Archives
General Levy
General Levy is a reggae/jungle DJ who was born in Central Middlesex Hospital in Park Royal. He achieved hits on the reggae scene, such as 'Heat' and The Wig', and major label ffrr/London released a re-jigged version of his second album entitled 'Wickedness Increase'. He's best known for one of jungle music's first crossover singles, 'Incredible', which made the top 10 in 1994.
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George the Poet
George the Poet is a London-born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage. His innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator.
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Gussy Young
Keith Gussy Young who is a full time warehouse manager has worked for Brent School’s football for 30 years, and Middlesex schools football. He is also a talent scout for Tottenham Hotspur, going to watch young players and taking them to trials. The dedicated youth worker has run youth clubs in the borough for 18 years and co-runs Roots Fm, a local community radio station based in Harlesden.
