Riffin Radio

This week Dermot talks with Ray Charles in Jamaica in 1993. They talk about Ray performing in Jamaica in the 1960's. Ray talks about his musical journey and what sets him apart. On Riffin Radio YouTube Dermot talks with Steve Turre on what it was like working with Ray Charles https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ

This week Dermot talks with Rita Marley about her album "He who feels it knows it".  We talk about her music being perceived as liberation music by women in Europe. Her role as a Rasta woman and her views on relationships between Rasta men and women. Performing with Bob and I-three

Dermot talks with Lucy Dube about coming to Jamaica to perform. His reggae influences and what inspires his writing. Also check out Riffin Radio on YouTube for an interview with McCoy Mrubata who was a friend of Lucky Dube and a part of his band. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ

Dermot talks with UB40 about their beginnings in Birmingham. The influence of Jamaican culture and reggae. They discuss the cover tunes and their recording studio in Jamaica. Be sure to check out Riffin Radio on YouTube, these interviews provide more context for the podcast. This week is an interview with Brian Jobson about UB40 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ 

Dermot interviews Les McCann in 1973 when he visited Jamaica to perform. They talk about his photography and music. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube  https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ Dermot talks with Ed Williams about Les McCann.

Dermot talks with Caron about Soul to Soul and her solo album UK Blak. Caron shares her journey. This is a website exclusive episode. Go to www.riffinradio.com for the full episode.

Dermot talks with Eddy about his early career with the Equals in England. They discuss his journey as a solo artist. His return to the Caribbean, and his views on the music business. Check out my YouTube channel for an interview with Nicholas Brancker. We talk about Eddy Grant and the impact of his music  https://youtu.be/8YLbgEaQqCg

Dermot talks with Bunny Wailer in this part two of a two part interview. They talk about the break up of the Wailers and doing the soundtrack for the movie Rockers.

Dermot does a very in-depth interview with Bunny Wailer. They talk about the Wailers, the music and the Black Heart Man. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube. Dermot talks to Neville Garrick about Bunny Wailer.