The 2025 ‘Stolen From God’ tour begins tomorrow.
It is timed to coincide with Black History Month, but the project is about English history – the history of the transatlantic trade of enslaved people and England’s involvement in that. History that we don’t learn about in our schools.
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‘Stolen From God’ is a song cycle by singer-songwriter Reg Meuross, performed with griot musician Suntou Susso and concertina player Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne. It blends folk music and narration (written and researched over 4 years by Reg) to tell a story that, for many audiences, is still unknown.
“While nothing can atone for the atrocities of the transatlantic trade of enslaved people, it’s obvious to me that there is a need for greater awareness of the West Country’s involvement in Slavery to be increased on all levels. As I uncovered the extent of our region’s economic dependence on plantation wealth, I felt a deep sense of betrayal – that this history has been hidden or ignored for over 200 years. Much of what we celebrate as ‘British greatness’ was built on exploitation, and the map of Empire is also a blueprint for slavery and racism.
“Through Stolen From God, I’ve tried to tell some of these untold stories – not as a historian, but as a songwriter. I’ve written a cycle of songs rooted in the South West’s connection to this history, and brought them to life with the help of brilliant musicians from diverse traditions. Together, we’re using music to open hearts, start conversations, and make this history more visible – in a way people can truly feel.” — Reg Meuross
After every performance, someone comes up and says, “We had no idea.”
Teachers tell us, “This should be on the curriculum.”
At Hull’s Sounds of Our Skin Festival, writer and educator Jeffrey Boakye said, “More of this. This is what needs to happen.”
So while this tour is part of Black History Month, it’s also a call to look at how we learn about, teach, tell, and confront the parts of British history that are too often overlooked.
We’re taking this show to seven venues 2-11th October – not just to perform, but also (we hope) to reflect, listen, and start important conversations.
This is about history.
This is about the power of song to tell a story.
And this is about repair.
Schools very welcome – email katie@fromthewhitehouse.com to sort tickets.
Thank you.
Katie.