Mykaell Riley
Mykaell Riley, Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, established the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) in 2012. Notable accomplishments include Bass Culture, the UK’s first reggae history exhibition in 2017. The BMRU’s Grime Report catalysed change in London policing in 2018. Their Bass Culture documentary garnered recognition in REF2021 and THES rankings. A founder of Steel Pulse, Mykaell earned a Grammy. With numerous UK chart successes, he also founded the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2024, he curates the debut National Exhibition of Black British Music at the British Library, showcasing his enduring impact on music and culture.
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Mykaell Riley
Mykaell Riley, Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, established the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) in 2012. Notable accomplishments include Bass Culture, the UK’s first reggae history exhibition in 2017. The BMRU’s Grime Report catalysed change in London policing in 2018. Their Bass Culture documentary garnered recognition in REF2021 and THES rankings. A founder of Steel Pulse, Mykaell earned a Grammy. With numerous UK chart successes, he also founded the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2024, he curates the debut National Exhibition of Black British Music at the British Library, showcasing his enduring impact on music and culture.
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