Riffin Radio

This week Dermot continues his conversation with Sly & Robbie about their incredible experience in  the music industry. They share their journey and memorable moments.

This is part 1 of a two part interview with Sly & Robbie.  Dermot chats with them about their career and all the amazing artists they have worked with. They share funny stories and priceless experiences.

Dermot chats with Dizzy about his early life in Jamaica and attending Alpha Boys School. They discuss his migration to England and eventually the United States. His experiences playing jazz in both countries and what is was like for Caribbean musicians breaking into those markets.

Dermot interviews Luciano. They discuss his experience at the million man march. His spiritually and his music.

Dermot interviewed Quincy in the 90's in Jamaica. They talk about his early career, his influences and the various artists he has worked with over the years.

Dermot talks with Roland Alphonso about Ska. His background as a musician. Being part of the Skatalites. And his experience playing Ska outside of Jamaica. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio on YouTube. Dermot does an interview with Herbie Miller about Ska. https://youtu.be/6kqmt4Nr6QE

This week is part two of the conversation between Dermot and Hugh Masekela. Several people call in and ask Bra Hugh questions. Be sure to check out part 2 of an interview with Mabusha Masekela. Nephew of Hugh Masekela. On Riffin Radio YouTube 

Dermot talk with Hugh about his life. His music and his country. This is part one of a two part interview. Check out Riffin Radio YouTube for an interview with Mabusha Masekela the nephew of Hugh Masekela.https://youtu.be/33QM7CoE7CQ 

Part 2 of the Jimmy Cliff podcast. Dermot and Jimmy talk about his career and his album House of Exile. Jimmy talks about his experiences in Africa, Jamaica and Brazil.

Dermot talked with Jimmy Cliff in 1974. They discuss the anger Jimmy felt and how he channeled it into his music. Jimmy cliff is the star of the movie The Harder They Come.  Jimmy Cliff was also inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.