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DAVID RODIGAN RESPONDS TO LEGENDARY SOUND OPERATOR LLOYD COXSONE’S SCATHING REMARKS!
David Rodigan at the turntable.—- BRITISH radio jock David Rodigan has responded to the recent statements made by Lloyd Coxsone, founder and member of Sir Coxsone Outernational Sound in the United Kingdom. Rodigan was the subject of a rant by Coxsone which was widely circulated on social media. Coxsone stated that Rodigan was not the ‘Godfather for Reggae’ in England and further noted that by honouring him, Jamaicans were negating the efforts of those who paved the way for the music in the UK. “You are not the Godfather for Reggae inna England, never have been. The first time you go to a big sound system dance inna England is I man Lloydie Coxsone carry you… in Fulham. When you talk about you are the Godfather fi Reggae, you haffi talk ‘bout Duke … Read entire article »
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BRITISH PREMIER RADIO JOCK/SELECTOR DAVID RODIGAN, TO LAUNCH HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY “MY LIFE IN REGGAE” ON MARCH 20!
BY APRIL CLARE WELSH—- Rodigan will launch the book with a tour that includes sets from Massive Attack’s Daddy G and Jazzie B. David Rodigan, the UK’s premier reggae selector, has announced his autobiography, My Life in Reggae. As the title suggests, the book shines a light on Rodigan’s four-decade love affair with reggae and follows his path from Oxfordshire-born army sergeant major’s son to world-renowned champion of the genre, earning respect from generations of reggae fans. Over the past four decades, Rodigan has judged countless soundclashes and amassed a vintage dubplate collection from some of reggae’s biggest names – and he is still a megafan who collects autographs every time he meets an artist he admires. Now, aged 65 he continues to perform at festivals and parties all over the world, as well as presenting an … Read entire article »
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“REGGAE MEKYAH, BUT NAH SELL YAH” THEME AT REGGAE MONTH DISCUSSIONS!
By Shereita Grizzle— David Rodigan— A small crowd gathered at the Vera Moody Concert Hall at the Edna Manley School of the Performing Arts last Thursday night for the second installation of the Reggae Open University panel discussions. The event which is part of the 2016 Reggae Month celebrations, sought to air concerns about reggae music, in an effort to find out why the music being produced by local acts continue to sell far less than that of their international counterparts. Under the theme, ‘Reggae Mekyah but Nah Sell Yah’, the discussions were formed around an issue which caused major unease in the local industry last year. In December, an article released by internationally acclaimed magazine, Billboard, named UK artist Joss Stone as the 2015 Reggae Artist of the Year. The revelation caused quite a … Read entire article »
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DAVID RODIGAN JOINS THE CALLS FOR A REGGAE MUSEUM IN JAMAICA!
By Richard Johnson—- Top: David Rodigan— Bottom: Party goers Reggae Wednesday in Mandela Park, Kingston— YET another call has come for a museum dedicated to reggae music in Jamaica. This time it is from British radio personality David Rodigan. He is calling on those in authority to create a permanent space for Jamaican pop music. “There is a need for a reggae museum to be here in Jamaica to reflect the history of this music that you have created and is revered all over the world. The powers that be need to act sooner rather than later, in a bid to protect the music for future generations,” said Rodigan. “You have the instruments of people like Lloyd Parkes and the work of other artists and players of instruments which must be protected and preserved. Jamaicans are … Read entire article »
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“EUROPEAN CLUBS ARE STILL BIG ON DANCEHALL BEATS” SAYS THE UK’S CHRIS GOLDFINGER!
By Howard Campbell— Chris Goldfinger—- STORIES of poor sales for dancehall music have become the norm in recent times, as the genre struggles to keep up with trendier sounds such as EDM. But London-based Jamaican disc jockey/selector Chris Goldfinger says the Jamaican beat still has a following in major European cities. Goldfinger, who hosts a weekly two-hour show on OnTopFM 95.5 in the United Kingdom, uses the vibrant European club scene to reinforce his point. “Dancehall still attracts huge audiences … Read entire article »
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NADINE SUTHERLAND GOES DUB WITH “INNA ME BLOOD!”
Nadine Sutherland—- Singer Nadine Sutherland is preparing to leave for the United Kingdom in a few weeks to do promotional work on her latest single Inna Mi Blood. Released two weeks ago, Inna Mi Blood is a dub track produced by Guyana-born producer Mad Professor. She also said an album was in the works. “Recording with the Mad Professor, who is a kind of dub music king, opened my eyes to the possibilities in that area. He has a whole network in England and the wider European continent and so we are seeing the early stages of what we hope will be something truly great. He and I have decided that this is not going to be a three-month song. For us, it is a classic in the making, so we are doing … Read entire article »
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DAVID RODIGAN, DOWNBEAT THE RULER, VINCENT & PAT CHIN, TO BE HONORED BY THE JAMAICA REGGAE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION IN KINGSTON, FEBRUARY 28!
By Richard Johnson— British radio jock David Rodigan— WORDS failed reggae-loving British radio jock David Rodigan as he tried to express how he truly feels about the award bestowed on him by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) next month. Rodigan is the only non-Jamaican who, along with 20 other entertainment industry figures, will be recognised by JaRIA for their contribution to the growth and development of Jamaican music. “I’m deeply honoured,” he muttered, as his eyes searched the lobby of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, for the right words to express the way he truly feels about the award. “I have loved the music of this country all my life, therefore, it is such an amazing feeling to be honoured in this way. I am delighted and can’t say thank you too many … Read entire article »
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DEAN FRASER: “THE UNITED KINGDOM NEEDS A YOUNG DAVID RODIGAN!”
The famed Jamaican musician feels that young Brits of Jamaican heritage should emulate Rodigan’s passion for reggae music By Davina Hamilton— REGGAE CHAMPIONS: Dean Fraser (left) and David Rodigan—- REGGAE VETERAN Dean Fraser feels that the UK is in need of more reggae enthusiasts like David Rodigan. The celebrated Jamaican saxophonist, whose career has spanned over 40 years, praised the extensive knowledge of the renowned British reggae DJ, and says he can’t understand why so few young black Brits with … Read entire article »
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