EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 50 MIN
Unlawful Killing: Artistic Voices Part 2 | Series 3 Episode 4
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In previous episodes of Unlawful Killing, we’ve heard and talked about loved ones who have died at the hands of the state, but rarely do we actually get to hear from those who have died.These people were also poets, musicians, artists and writers. After digging out some incredible material from INQUEST’s archives, we’d like to remember these artists by sharing some of their work. As there’s so much in the archives, we only have enough time to talk about a few of the works, including art from Smiley Culture, Emily Hartley, Agnes McDonald, Matty Sheldrick, Jimmy Heather-Hayes, and Joe Black.All these artists are from different parts of the country, different ages, making art in different decades and at different life stages but what unites these artistic voices is the fact that they’ve each died at the hands of the state.'Police Officer', Smiley Culture © Fashion RecordsEmbalmed (w1b0's Alternative Method of Preservation) © Nexus 23Transform (Beatprozessor's Dirty Bass Transform) © Nexus 23Thanks to Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Bundey and Alfie Neill for their readings.Find out more about the artists featured:Smiley Culture – NTS Radio Page Matty Sheldrick’s website - www.mattyzak.com Joe Black’s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/nexus23 Jim Heather-Hayes - https://history.inquest.org.uk/case-profiles/jim-heather-hayes/ Emily Hartley - https://history.inquest.org.uk/case-profiles/emily-hartley/ Agnes McDonald - https://www.inquest.org.uk/agnes-mcdonald-conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In previous episodes of Unlawful Killing, we’ve heard and talked about loved ones who have died at the hands of the state, but rarely do we actually get to hear from those who have died.These people were also poets, musicians, artists and writers. After digging out some incredible material from INQUEST’s archives, we’d like to remember these artists by sharing some of their work. As there’s so much in the archives, we only have enough time to talk about a few of the works, including art from Smiley Culture, Emily Hartley, Agnes McDonald, Matty Sheldrick, Jimmy Heather-Hayes, and Joe Black.All these artists are from different parts of the country, different ages, making art in different decades and at different life stages but what unites these artistic voices is the fact that they’ve each died at the hands of the state.'Police Officer', Smiley Culture © Fashion RecordsEmbalmed (w1b0's Alternative Method of Preservation) © Nexus 23Transform (Beatprozessor's Dirty Bass Transform) © Nexus 23Thanks to Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Bundey and Alfie Neill for their readings.Find out more about the artists featured:Smiley Culture – NTS Radio Page Matty Sheldrick’s website - www.mattyzak.com Joe Black’s Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/nexus23 Jim Heather-Hayes - https://history.inquest.org.uk/case-profiles/jim-heather-hayes/ Emily Hartley - https://history.inquest.org.uk/case-profiles/emily-hartley/ Agnes McDonald - https://www.inquest.org.uk/agnes-mcdonald-conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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