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Update frequency:
bimonthly
Average audio length:
58 minutes
English
United Kingdom
10 episodes
since July 17, 2017
episodic

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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.

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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”
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 t…
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 inspirat…
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 tal…
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…
The fourth episode of #Reggae45 has arrived! Tune in to discover the rise of DJs, MCs and Toasters.
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 a…
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…
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 se…
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