Latest Reggae music Podcast Episodes

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Turbulence shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes
Discovered by Philip "Fatis" Burrell, Turbulence (aka Sheldon Campbell) blends hip-hop and R&B influences into his version of reggae, which combines soulful vocals with DJing skills. Raised in Jamaica's Mannings Hill Road section, Turbulence released his debut single, "Keep It Going," in 1997 on...

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Anthony Cruz shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
ANTHONY CRUZ is a singer, songwriter, producer, and nephew of reggae singer “GARNET SILK” and his soulful voice and classy attire have many people referring to him as one of the most charismatic entertainers. There’s no mistaking the mesmerizing effect he has on the ladies. After a decade of ho...

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Chuck Fenda shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Early Life and Career Debut Chuck Fenda, was born Leshorn Whitehead on June 15, in Brooklyn, New York. He always had a special love for music, making a hobby of impersonating some of his favourite entertainers as a youngster. It didn't take him long to decide to pursue his dream in the music bus...

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George Nooks shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Reggae singer George Nooks also known as Prince Mohamed was born in 1958 in Kingston, Jamaica.  Before he started singing he used to deejay under the name of Prince Mohamed, his first five (5) albums he did was as a deejay. These are: * People Are You Ready (1978) Ballistic (with General Echo) ...

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🔒 Jigsy King shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Subscriber-only episode In 1993, King developed his DJ skills chanting on various sound systems. He voiced a number of hits at various studios with several producers in Jamaica and gained a reputation as the youths’ DJ. His vocal style and delivery was similar to Buju Banton, whose gritty deliv...

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Little Hero shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Born Paul Gayle in Farm Town in Discovery Bay in St Ann, Jamaica, Little Hero made his recording debut in 1992 on Courtney Cole of Roof International. He got success with this producer in 1995 with the song 'God Alone' and its remix with Merciless. After taking a break because of an accident, he...

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🔒 Merciless shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes
Subscriber-only episode Born Leonard Bartley in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica Merciless's career began in the early ’90s with his first song “Len Out Mi Mercy” followed by his billboard-topping album titled Mr.Merciless, Numerous hit singles then followed such as Mama Cooking, Gal Gizada, Ol...

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Natty King shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes
Roots Reggae artist Natty King, real name Kevin Christopher Roberts, was born November 27, 1979. He grew up in the countryside of the Saint Thomas Parish in the Southeast of Jamaica. At age 3 Kevin moved to Kingston Waterhouse with his grandmother where he went to kindergarten/basic school and ...

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Silver Cat shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Silver Cat began chanting on local sound systems, although he had to overcome the indifference of his parents when he decided that he should concentrate on a musical career. In 1993, he journeyed to Kingston alongside his ‘sparring partner’, the equally gravelly voiced DJ, Supervisor. While the ...

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Singing Melody shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 2 hours
Silver Cat began chanting on local sound systems, although he had to overcome the indifference of his parents when he decided that he should concentrate on a musical career. In 1993, he journeyed to Kingston alongside his ‘sparring partner’, the equally gravelly voiced DJ, Supervisor. While the ...

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Sly Dunbar shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
The foundations of Jamaica's drumming style were set by the innovative playing of Sly Dunbar (born: Lowell Fillmore Dunbar). Support the show

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Tony Curtis shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 04:00 - 50 minutes
In 1991, Curtis moved to Ocho Rios where he entered a local talent contest alongside DJ Jigsy King. Curtis won the contest as Best Singer and King was designated the winning DJ. Inspired by their victory Barry O’Hare, of Roof International, suggested they record at his studios, which resulted in...

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Anthony Red-Rose shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes
Anthony Red Rose aka Anthony Cameron is a dancehall singer but also a songwriter and a producer. He was born in St Mary, Jamaica. He began in the mid-80s with the hit Tempa, on King Tubby’s tempo riddim which has been revisited many times by other artists. As he said, he learned a lot with King...

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Norris Man shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 40 minutes
He was born Christopher Campbell and grew up in the Trenchtown and Arnett Gardens sections of Kingston, Jamaica. When he was ten, he hung around recording studios and dances where he was often solicited to get the crowd going. Support the show

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Duane Stephenson shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 49 minutes
Born the 22nd of April, 1976, Duane Stephenson is a proud product of August Town, St. Andrew. With music seemingly in his every cry at a tender age, it is no coincidence that his legacy would then become conscious melodies touching the hearts of millions across the world. Support the show

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Chico shares is story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes
Patrick Walker, 5 October 1974, Pembroke Hall, Jamaica, West Indies. Walker was raised in a Christian family; he was the third child of five and the only male among his siblings. He later moved to the Waterhouse district of Kingston where he became involved in the local music scene.  Support the...

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G-Whizz shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes
G-Whizz's focus is to build on this legacy and in time find a place among the greats. His greatest inspiration is Bob Marley! Hailed as a rising star, the young singer, songwriter, and composer's diverse talent encapsulates Reggae, R&B & Dancehall displaying such versatility second to none.  Sup...

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Mr Lexx - Lexus shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 03:00 - 48 minutes
Lexxus as he was originally called was born in the Mountain View area of Kingston, Jamaica. Lexx broke onto the dancehall scene in the early to mid 1990s with hit songs "Cook" and "Ring Off Mi Cellie", both songs were what we call club bangers and are still in rotation at Night Club and Danceha...

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Alaine shares her story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 02:00 - 32 minutes
Singer/songwriter Alaine possesses a sweet voice, songwriting skills that show a depth of experiences, and a smile that could brighten any day. Alaine studied classical piano for four years and began writing songs at a very early age. Her talents as a singer and actress were recognized while she...

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Becenta shares his story

Inside The Music - February 10, 2024 02:00 - 28 minutes
Born Bryden Becenta Craig Wilkins on April 12, 1975, he grew up in the Salisbury Plain area, close to Stony Hill in St. Andrew. He attended Almond Hill All Age, then Oberlin High, before graduating from St. Andrew Technical High School (S.T.A.T.H.S) in Kingston. Immediately after high school, he...

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Episode 4: Paul Duhaney

Positive Vibration Podcast - December 28, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes
We welcome Paul Duhaney to episode 4 of the podcast. Paul is Artistic Director of Africa Oyé - the UK’s biggest and best celebration of African music & culture.   We chat about the sound system scene in North London, the importance of reggae at Africa Oyé Festival and the many fantastic artists ...

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Episode 3: Madeline Heneghan

Positive Vibration Podcast - December 14, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes
We welcome Madeline Heneghan to episode 3 of the podcast. Madeline is co-director of Writing on the Wall - a writing and literature organisation based in Liverpool. We chat about the importance of the Windrush Generation on British music, why reggae is a music of resistance and Madeline's first...

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Episode 2: Yaw Owusu

Positive Vibration Podcast - December 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour
We welcome music entrepreneur, Yaw Owusu to episode 2 of the podcast. We chat about his (re)connection to reggae, the importance of Marcus Garvey and upcoming projects with CBBC & PRS, among many other fascinating topics.

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Episode 1: Levi Tafari

Positive Vibration Podcast - November 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
Our first ever guest is world-renowned dub poet, Levi Tafari. We chat about his introduction to reggae, a memorable school trip to see Bob Marley and his work with the Premier League, among many other fascinating topics.

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The Weak Fence - Teach Dem

Inside The Music - August 18, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes
This poem was written to address the selfishness of Dancehall Deejay Elephant Man and Actor Bad Boy Trevor during the onset of the Corona Virus in Jamaica. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)

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Another Weak Fence - Teach Dem

Inside The Music - August 18, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes
This poem was written as a reference to a Resident of westmoreland who was arrested for spreading false news on social media about the corona virus in Jamaica. Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)

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Tony Curtis shares his musical journey.

Inside The Music - August 09, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes
Reggae Singer Tony Curtis shares his story and musical journey  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)

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Singer Tony Curtis shares his musical journey.

Inside The Music - August 09, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes
Reggae Singer Tony Curtis shares his story and musical journey  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)

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Merciless shares his musical journey

Inside The Music - August 09, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes
Dancehall deejay Merciless given name Leonard Bartley shares his story and musical journey  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)

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Chuck Fenda shares his musical journey

Inside The Music - August 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour
Reggae Singer Chuck Fenda shares his story and musical journey  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/TeachDem516)