Don Letts has been part of so many subcultural movements over the last forty years - from punk and funk to ska, soul and reggae. Who better to join the dots and paint a picture of the now? In a series of Spaces In-Between podcasts, Don sits down and chats with a new generation of people creating culture in their own image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 1 - The Roots of Reggae. In episode one, Don looks at the beginnings of Reggae, from the naming of the genre, the tracks that created the foundations, the catalysts behind the genre and even his fathers Sound System parties in South London.Don Letts is one of the central characters in reggae in the UK. Dating back to the seventies where his residency at the infamous Roxy club switched a whole generation of punks onto Reggae and is still at the forefront of new music with his BBC Radi ...
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - Reggae Cover Versions
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The first of @Turtle Bay’s Reggae 45 series for 2019 is here. This time I explore the world of Reggae Cover Versions. So prepare to discover something old and something new in this bass heavy musical excursion.Από τον Don Letts
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“Join me for my next podcast in association with Turtle Bay as I explore the world of film and how reggae provided a bass heavy soundtrack. This is my "Reggae Movie Roll Call”Από τον Don Letts
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - A Lovers Rock Special
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As the seasons begin to change and the mood turns to getting cosy by a fire, Don Letts is back in partnership with Turtle Bay for the next in the series of the Reggae 45 Podcast – a dedication to the iconic sound of Lover’s Rock.A tributary of the Reggae genre that has become the cornerstone in the story of UK Reggae’s success, Lover’s Rock was bor…
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London has always been a melting pot when it comes to music, culture and art, so there was never a more perfect place to host a carnival such as Notting Hill. An annual event in the Kensington and Chelsea borough since 1966, each year sees the streets ignited with a sense of pride, fun and inspiration, Don Letts has captured just a little taster of…
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - A 50 years of Trojan Records Special
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The smash hit podcast Reggae 45 if back for another series! The first episode sees Don Letts delve into the history of Trojan Records, who celebrate their monumental 50th anniversary this year. As the figurehead for the label’s celebrations and a champion for reggae in the UK and worldwide, Don talks about how Trojan sound tracked his youth from 19…
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West London-based drummer, singer, composer and performer Georgia is typical of a new generation of multi-talented musicians redefining what it means to make music right here, right now. Joining Don in the Letts bunker for an afternoon's reasoning, the conversation meanders through everything from what it was like to grow up the child of a Rock 'n …
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Writer and journalist Hattie Collins is the documenter-in-chief of the Grime generation. For fifteen years she had a ringside seat as the young emcees and producers of the genre's first wave created a culture in their own image - and she remains locked in tight to the music's evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ed Templeton is one of the most influential skateboarders of the modern era. But not only has this Huntington Beach-based pioneer of creative street skating left an indelible mark on the culture of sliding sideways - he has become a photographer and an artist of critical renown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Don Letts Reggae 45 podcast is back! To mark the 73rd anniversary of Bob Marley's birthday, Don is joined by renowned Marley author Chris Salewicz at Turtle Bay Brixton to discuss all things about the man, his music and the rise of reggae. A fascinating listen for the music fan/historian in all of us.…
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Don sat down soulful vocalist Cosima at his West London residence to talk growing up in London and her outlook on eclectic music genre’s from a young age. Both share a love of directing visuals, and it’s interesting to hear opinions on the same subjects from two different generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - Episode 4
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The fourth episode of #Reggae45 has arrived! Tune in to discover the rise of DJs, MCs and Toasters.Από τον Don Letts
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Episode 3 - My Love for Dub. In this episode, Don explores his love of Dub and Jamaica's gift to the world - bass. Don Letts is one of reggae's central characters in the UK. Dating back to the seventies where his residency at the infamous Roxy club switched a whole generation of punks onto Reggae and is still at the forefront of new music with his …
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Episode 2 - Reggae: The singers and groups.In episode two, Don looks at the singers & groups of reggae that captured his imagination as a youth. From Horace Andy, Bob Marley to Dennis Brown and The Abyssinians. Don Letts is one of reggae's central characters in the UK. Dating back to the seventies where his residency at the infamous Roxy club switc…
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Episode 1 - The Roots of Reggae. In episode one, Don looks at the beginnings of Reggae, from the naming of the genre, the tracks that created the foundations, the catalysts behind the genre and even his fathers Sound System parties in South London.Don Letts is one of reggae's central characters in the UK. Dating back to the seventies where his resi…
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