Bad Brains were a pioneering hardcore punk band formed in 1977, whose incorporation of reggae and funk distinguished them from other contemporary punk performances. Roxanna Zoughi tells us about their historical legacy.
The Skints Treat Leeds to an Infectious Set
“Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the pool area.” was our greeting last Thursday night, as The Skints took to the stage. After seeing their shining set at 2000 Trees festival this summer, I did not […]
Bob Marley House Honoured with Blue Plaque For Black History Month
Famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley, has been awarded an English Heritage blue plaque at the house he lived in when he finished recording well-known album, Exodus. Marley has been described by historian and broadcaster David […]
Natty to play Belgrave Music Hall, 27/11
North London native Natty is known for his soulful reggae with classics like ‘July’ and ‘Bedroom eyes’. Off the back of supporting Ziggy Marley, Natty’s UK tour is now set to start. After Natty’s debut […]
One girl, two gigs: reggae is still relevant
Reggae holds its own in musical history as one of the most influential genres. One might call it a movement, given the social and political impact it had in its native Jamaica in the late […]
Review – SubDub Weekender at the West Indian Centre
“The guy who sets up the speakers showed me a picture of them earlier when I dropped him off”, the taxi-driver told us excitedly. “You ready for that boom boom?” If we learnt something this […]
Review – SubDub Weekender
Most community centres around me host cake sales and raffles which are thoroughly enjoyable, but hidden away in Leeds is the West Indian Centre and alongside what I’m sure is a couple of great cake sales, […]
Feature – David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan
Few broadcasters can hope to have a career as distinguished as David Rodigan. He boasts a radio career spanning over thirty-five years, in which time he has become the leading reggae broadcaster in the UK, as […]
Lifestyle | Caribbean Festival of Arts and Culture
One week ahead of the August bank holiday weekend, the carnival spirit was already spicing up as Leeds’ first Caribbean Festival of Arts and Culture took place at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 16th and Sunday […]