Riffin Radio
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCreated by Dermot Hussey, Riffin Radio podcast is a collection of celebrity interviews. Conducted by Dermot with some of the worlds greatest musical artists. Dermot is a 40+ year radio host, with experience in Jamaica and the United States. Riffin Radio’s interviews take us behind the scenes, giving context to the music, allowing us to understand the time, thoughts and perspectives of the artists. And briefly see the world through their eyes.
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Episodes
Ep 5: Season 7 Maxi Priest part 2
December 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBThis week Dermot continues his conversation with Maxi Priest. Maxi talks about being related to Jacob Miller.
Ep 4: Season 7 Maxi Priest
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week Dermot talks to Maxi Priest about how he got into music.
Ep 3: Season 7 Baaba Maal
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week Dermot talked to Baaba Maal about career, his traveling and how important it was to his music.
Ep 2: Season 7 David Rudder
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week Dermot talks with David Rudder about his career as the successor to the traditional calypsonians. Mighty Sparrow and Lord Kitchener.
Ep 1: Season 7 Gilberto Gil
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week Dermot talks with Brazilian giant, Gilberto Gil
Ep 6: Season 6 Branford Marsalis
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week Dermot talks with Branford Marsalis about his album "Buckshot LeFonque" which is a fusion of jazz and hip hop.
Ep 5: Season 6 George Benson
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBThis week Dermot talks with George Benson. Benson talks about how he developed his guitar style and he became established as a singer.
Ep 4: Season 6 Ernest Ranglin
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week Dermot talks with Ernest Ranglin. He talks about how he learned the guitar and his early work, with producers Clement Dodd and Chris Blackwell.
Ep 3: Season 6 Horace Andy
October 29, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThis week Dermot talks with Horace Andy about his unique vocal style. And how he became a star with Massive Attack.
Ep 2: Season 6 Monty Alexander
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this weeks episode Dermot talks with Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander.
Ep 2: Season 6 Monty Alexander
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this weeks episode Dermot talks with Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander.
Ep 1: Season 6 Randy Weston
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Dermot talks with Randy Weston about music and spirituality.
Ep 1 Season 6 Randy Weston
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Dermot talks with Randy Weston about music and spirituality.
Ep 7 Season 5 Harvey Fuqua
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks to Harvey Fuqua. Check out this last interview in the Motown series. Harvey talks about his career and being a Motown artist.
Ep 7: Season 5 Harvey Fuqua
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks to Harvey Fuqua. Check out this last interview in the Motown series. Harvey talks about his career and being a Motown artist.
Ep 7: Season 5 Harvey Fuqua
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks to Harvey Fuqua. Check out this last interview in the Motown series. Harvey talks about his career and being a Motown artist.
Ep 6: Season 5 Junior Walker
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks with Junior Walker. He talks about how he discovered the saxophone. He also talks about working with Johnny Bristol and becoming a Motown artist.
Ep 6: Season 5 Junior Walker
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks with Junior Walker. He talks about how he discovered the saxophone. He also talks about working with Johnny Bristol and becoming a Motown artist.
Ep 6 Season 5 Junior Walker
October 01, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks with Junior Walker. He talks about how he discovered the saxophone. He also talks about working with Johnny Bristol and becoming a Motown artist.
Ep 5: Season 5 Johnny Bristol
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDermot talks with Johnny Bristol about being a producer, song writer and Motown artist. He spoke about writing songs for The Supremes, Junior Walker, and producing Johnny Mathis.
Ep 5: Season 5 Johnny Bristol
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDermot talks with Johnny Bristol about being a producer, song writer and Motown artist. He spoke about writing songs for The Supremes, Junior Walker, and producing Johnny Mathis.
Ep 4: Season 5 Mighty Sparrow
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis week Dermot talks with the great Mighty Sparrow. He talks about his success as a famous calypsonian. He talks about his work and his role. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube. This week Dermot talks with Eddy Grant about The Mighty Sparrow. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 3: Season 5 Bob Andy
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week Dermot talks with Bob Andy. Bob talks about his song writing and his process. He also talks about his album "Hanging Tough" And some of the emotional things he has been through.
Ep 2: Season 5 Peter Tosh part 2
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week Dermot continues his conversation with Peter Tosh. He talks about the break up of the Wailers. He also talks about revolution.
Ep 1: Season 5 Peter Tosh
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week Dermot talks with Peter Tosh. This is part one of a two part interview. Peter talks about challenges of getting his first solo album and his first tour North America tour as a solo artist.
Ep 8: Season 4 Garnett Silk
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week Dermot talks with Garnett Silk in a short interview. After Garnet passed Dermot interviewed Anthony Rochester and late producer Bobby Digital. Anthony co-wrote songs with Garnett and Bobby produced Garnett's first album "It's Growing". Check out Riffin Radio YouTube channel for an interview with Tony Rebel who tells the story of Garnett Silk's life and musical journey. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 7: Season 4 Chris Blackwell
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week Dermot talks with Chris Blackwell. This interview was after Bob Marleys death and Island Records had cut down on signing Reggae acts. Chris talks about his experience with Bob Marley. Check out the Riffin Radio YouTube channel. Wayne Jobson gives perspective on Chris Blackwell https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 6: Season 4 Sly & Robbie
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week Dermot continues his conversation with Sly & Robbie about their incredible experience in the music industry. They share their journey and memorable moments.
Ep 5: Season 4 Sly & Robbie
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThis is part 1 of a two part interview with Sly & Robbie. Dermot chats with them about their career and all the amazing artists they have worked with. They share funny stories and priceless experiences.
Ep 4: Season 4 Dizzy Reece
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBDermot chats with Dizzy about his early life in Jamaica and attending Alpha Boys School. They discuss his migration to England and eventually the United States. His experiences playing jazz in both countries and what is was like for Caribbean musicians breaking into those markets.
Ep 3: Season 4 Luciano
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBDermot interviews Luciano. They discuss his experience at the million man march. His spiritually and his music.
Ep 2: Season 4 Quincy Jones
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBDermot interviewed Quincy in the 90's in Jamaica. They talk about his early career, his influences and the various artists he has worked with over the years.
Ep 1: Season 4 Roland Alphonso
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBDermot talks with Roland Alphonso about Ska. His background as a musician. Being part of the Skatalites. And his experience playing Ska outside of Jamaica. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio on YouTube. Dermot does an interview with Herbie Miller about Ska. https://youtu.be/6kqmt4Nr6QE
Ep 8: Season 3 Hugh Masekela Pt 2
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThis week is part two of the conversation between Dermot and Hugh Masekela. Several people call in and ask Bra Hugh questions. Be sure to check out part 2 of an interview with Mabusha Masekela. Nephew of Hugh Masekela. On Riffin Radio YouTube
Ep 7 Season 3 Hugh Masekela
June 18, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBDermot talk with Hugh about his life. His music and his country. This is part one of a two part interview. Check out Riffin Radio YouTube for an interview with Mabusha Masekela the nephew of Hugh Masekela.https://youtu.be/33QM7CoE7CQ
Ep 6: Season 3 Jimmy Cliff
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBPart 2 of the Jimmy Cliff podcast. Dermot and Jimmy talk about his career and his album House of Exile. Jimmy talks about his experiences in Africa, Jamaica and Brazil.
Ep 5: Season 3 Jimmy Cliff
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDermot talked with Jimmy Cliff in 1974. They discuss the anger Jimmy felt and how he channeled it into his music. Jimmy cliff is the star of the movie The Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff was also inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.
Ep: 4 Season 3 Ray Charles
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBThis week Dermot talks with Ray Charles in Jamaica in 1993. They talk about Ray performing in Jamaica in the 1960's. Ray talks about his musical journey and what sets him apart. On Riffin Radio YouTube Dermot talks with Steve Turre on what it was like working with Ray Charles https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep : 3 Season 3 Rita Marley
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week Dermot talks with Rita Marley about her album "He who feels it knows it". We talk about her music being perceived as liberation music by women in Europe. Her role as a Rasta woman and her views on relationships between Rasta men and women. Performing with Bob and I-three
Ep 2: Season 3 Lucky Dube
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBDermot talks with Lucy Dube about coming to Jamaica to perform. His reggae influences and what inspires his writing. Also check out Riffin Radio on YouTube for an interview with McCoy Mrubata who was a friend of Lucky Dube and a part of his band. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 1: Season 3 UB40
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDermot talks with UB40 about their beginnings in Birmingham. The influence of Jamaican culture and reggae. They discuss the cover tunes and their recording studio in Jamaica. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio on YouTube, these interviews provide more context for the podcast. This week is an interview with Brian Jobson about UB40 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 8: Season 2 Harry Belafonte
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDermot talks to Harry about his Jamaican roots. His career and his journey into activism. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio YouTube. Dermot interviews Richard Alderson who recorded all of Harry's music. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 8: Harry Belafonte
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDermot talks to Harry about his Jamaican roots. His career and his journey into activism. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio YouTube. Dermot interviews Richard Alderson who recorded all of Harry's music. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
Ep 7: Season 2 Les McCann
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot interviews Les McCann in 1973 when he visited Jamaica to perform. They talk about his photography and music. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ Dermot talks with Ed Williams about Les McCann.
Ep 7: Les McCann
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot interviews Les McCann in 1973 when he visited Jamaica to perform. They talk about his photography and music. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ Dermot talks with Ed Williams about Les McCann.
Ep 7 Les McCann
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot interviews Les McCann in 1973 when he visited Jamaica to perform. They talk about his photography and music. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ Dermot talks with Ed Williams about Les McCann.
Ep 6: Season 2 Caron Wheeler
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot talks with Caron about Soul to Soul and her solo album UK Blak. Caron shares her journey. This is a website exclusive episode. Go to www.riffinradio.com for the full episode.
Ep 6 Caron Wheeler
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot talks with Caron about Soul to Soul and her solo album UK Blak. Caron shares her journey. This is a website exclusive episode. Go to www.riffinradio.com for the full episode.
Ep 6: Caron Wheeler
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot talks with Caron about Soul to Soul and her solo album UK Blak. Caron shares her journey. This is a website exclusive episode. Go to www.riffinradio.com for the full episode.
Ep 5 Caron Wheeler
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 912 KBDermot talks with Caron about Soul to Soul and her solo album UK Blak. Caron shares her journey. This is a website exclusive episode. Go to www.riffinradio.com for the full episode.