The 60’s

1964

United Caribbean Association formed when 27 founding members gather at Arthur France’s bedsit at 15 Grange Avenue in Chapeltown.

1965

Caribbean Steel Band from Leeds on Opportunity Knocks 1965Caribbean Steel Band from Leeds, led by Sonny Marks, appear on TV talent show Opportunity Knocks.

1966

First Leeds Caribbean Carnival fete held at Kitson College featuring Jimmy James and Vagabonds, organised by students from Trinidad and Jamaica including Tony Lewis and Frankie Davies.

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