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March 14, 2026
My cultural awakening: a 60s folk band helped me find my place as a person of colour in Britain
Dragged along by my dad to see Pentangle, I heard something ancient that kickstarted my obsession with this country’s folklore – an enchanted, subversive and strange version of a Britain where I could truly belong
TL;DR
- The author felt "in-between" due to their mixed British and Caribbean, white and black heritage.
- Attending a Pentangle concert in 2008 at age 15 was a transformative experience.
- The concert introduced the author to British folk music, sparking an obsession with folklore, myths, and customs.
- This exploration offered a vision of Britain that was enchanted, subversive, and strange, creating a sense of belonging.
- The author discovered connections between British traditions and Caribbean customs, illustrating cultural exchange through colonial history.
- Folklore's ability to unite people across cultures and time through shared acts of ritual and storytelling was recognized.
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