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Blow the Fuse

Object

Photograph

Production date

1992

Object number

1993.96

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of Laka Daisical, pianist and singer, performing at 'Blow the Fuse'. Taken as part of a series showing women at work in Hackney.

Blow the Fuse is a partnership founded 25 years ago between Alison Rayner and Deirdre Cartwright to promote and showcase live music. Beginning at the Duke of Wellington pub theatre on the Balls Pond Road in 1989, they have provided a focal point and performance opportunities for women jazz musicians across the country.

Blow the Fuse runs regular jazz club nights and have produced UK jazz tours, larger scale events, educational projects and music workshops. They also created a record label – Blow the Fuse Records.

Associated Person

Daisical, Laka
Sarah Ainslie (Photographer)

Associated Place

Dimension

Height: 187mm
Width: 280mm

Credit line

© Sarah Ainslie

On display?

No