60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential tracks chosen by veteransPhoto by Vinicius Silva on Pexels
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60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential tracks chosen by veterans

Euronews Portugal29 August 2026 at 07:51

The Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary, and Euronews Culture spoke with ten people who shaped, celebrated and documented this culture, asking each one to choose the music that best captures the spirit of the festival.

Among those interviewed are veterans and figures connected to the organization and documentation of the event, who shared their musical choices to mark this special occasion.

The article presents a selection of ten essential tracks chosen by these personalities, each reflecting different aspects of the history and significance of the carnival over the past six decades.

The 60th anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival marks an important milestone for this cultural celebration that has its roots in London's Caribbean community.

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