The Clash and the Birth of Britain's Rock Against Racism Movement

This episode follows The Clash’s historic 1978 Victoria Park show that launched Britain’s Rock Against Racism movement, exploring how punk, reggae, and straight‑edge bands united against racial hatred. We look at the social backdrop, the logistics of the massive free event, the music that blended hard‑hitting punk with soulful basslines, and the lasting impact on activism and subsequent punk‑reggae collaborations.

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