Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast Episode 003

12/15/10 • 35 min

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This version of jamaica Way Reggae Podcast is spoken word only. It features discussions about the great Coxsone Dodd and Studio One. We are pleased to offer interviews for you to listen to from Monty Alexander, Don One, Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, Coxsone Dodd, Freddie McGregor, Tony Screw, Keith Lyn (of Byron Lee & The Dragonaires), Sister Ignatius of Alpha School, and the great engineer Graeme Goodall (Mr. Goody"). This collection of interviews were all completed by Rich Lowe of WRUW Radio and The Reggae Directory Magazine. Years ago we published a issue of The Reggae Directory that consisted completely about Coxsone Dodd. Interviews are strung together and are on the topics of Studio One. We hope that you enjoy this slightly different version of The Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast. There is a lot of great information here. Subjects include: Jamaica Brentford Road, Kingston, reggae, ska, rocksteady, mento, Musik City, Downbeat sound, piano styling, Federal Studios, The Clarendonians, Alpha School, The Skatalites, Don Drummond, and much more, Enjoy - more to come.... Rich Lowe

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