Echoes In The Bones

Dandy Livingstone Part 2

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:18:26 GMT

Continuing our conversation with British-Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae musician and record producer, best known for his 1972 hit, "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", and for his song, "Rudy, A Message to You", which was later a cover hit for The Specials. "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 78 in Australia. In the early 1960s, Livingstone recorded some of the bestselling UK-produced ska singles of the era.

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UK Reggae Pioneer Dandy Livingstone

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:41:13 GMT

On this episode of EITB we speak to British-Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae musician and record producer, best known for his 1972 hit, "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", and for his song, "Rudy, A Message to You", which was later a cover hit for The Specials. "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 78 in Australia. In the early 1960s, Livingstone recorded some of the bestselling UK-produced ska singles of the era.

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The Best is Yet to Come With Dr. Leahcim Semaj

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Howard engages in a compelling conversation with the esteemed Dr. Leahcim Semaj.

Dr. Leahcim Semaj, renowned psychologist and author of the groundbreaking book "The Best Is Yet to Come: A Psychologist’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement," joins us to share his invaluable insights on the art of retiring successfully. Retirement is not merely an endpoint but rather a new beginning, a chapter to embrace with enthusiasm and purpose.

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Kulcha Chat With Dennis & Clyde 3

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:13:47 GMT

In this enlightening episode, Dennis and Clyde continue to discuss some of the challenges faced by Jamaica's entertainment industry as well as the importance of culture.

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Kulcha Chat With Dennis & Clyde

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:44:40 GMT

Dennis and Clyde continue their analysis of the entertainment business and other important cultural matters in Jamaica.

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Carter Van Pelt Part 2

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:51 GMT

In this electrifying episode, we continue to dive deep into the world of music and media with the very knowledgeable Carter Van Pelt.

Listen as Carter shares his wisdom with aspiring artists and industry peers. Authenticity emerges as a golden thread, encouraging artists to stay true to their visions.

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Kulcha Chat With Dennis & Clyde

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:53:37 GMT

On this episode, Dennis and Clyde talk about Reggae Sumfest music festival and the identity crisis of Jamaican pop music

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Episode 38: Broadcaster and music executive, Carter Van Pelt - Part One

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:35:52 GMT

Veteran broadcaster and reggae music journalist who currently works for VP records the largest Jamaican pop music label in the US

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Episode 37: Shaddow the Artist

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:19:44 GMT

Shadow discusses ways to navigate the music industry as an independent artist

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Episode 36: Brenden Kumarasamy Communication Coach & YouTuber (MasterTalk)

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:21:52 GMT

Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel, MasterTalk, to provide free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.

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Episode 35: Stan Smith Broadcaster and Music Journalist Part 2

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:07:50 GMT

New York-based radioman and journalist speak about the current trends in Jamaican culture at home and in the diaspora

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Episode 34: Alex Bäcker inventor entrepreneur and author

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:01:30 GMT

Alex Bäcker is an entrepreneur, author, and inventor. He is the author of 101 Clues on How to Live a Happy Life, among other works. Alex is also a QLess co-founder. The objective of QLessTM is to lengthen humanity's pleasurable lifetime. Alex is the co-founder and CEO of Drisit, a technological business that is bringing James Cameron's vision of life experienced vicariously through the eyes, ears, and body of a robot to life, one step closer to teleportation, as shown in the movie Avatar.

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Episode 33: Broadcaster and music journalist Stan Smith

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:09:56 GMT

New York-based radioman and journalist speak about the current trends in Jamaican culture at home and in the diaspora

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Episode 32: Accompong Maroon Daneyel Z. Bozra

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:56:05 GMT

In this episode, we speak with Daneyel Z. Bozra, accompong Maroon, historian and nutraceutical specialist Accompong is a historical Maroon village located in the hills of St. Elizabeth Parish on the island of Jamaica.

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Episode 31: Musical director and cultural activist Hugh Douse

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:11:46 GMT

Hugh Douse talks culture, history and identity

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Episode 30: Super producer and entrepreneur Clevie Brownie Part 3

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:43:50 GMT

The final instalment of our engaging chat with Cleveland Brownie

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Episode 29: Kemi Ible musician and creative evangelist

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:04:48 GMT

Kemi is from Trinidad and Tobago, a multitalented musician, composer , podcaster and teacher who is passionate about Caribbean cultural identity

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Episode 28: Talking entertainment journalism with Julian 'Jingles' Reynolds Part Two

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:17:44 GMT

Julian Jingles Reynolds continue to speak on his association with the Waliers, Clement Dodd and issues such as Kingston the creative city and the importance of music globally

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Episode 27: Talking entertainment journalism with Julian 'Jingles' Reynolds

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:03:52 GMT

Julian Jingles is one of the pioneers of entertainment journalism in Jamaica who worked at the Gleaner and was responsible for highlighting Jamaican music and art in the 1960s and 70s

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Episode 26: Clevie Brownie entrepreneur and dancehall producer Part Two

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:44:52 GMT

Clevie continues his musical and entrepreneurial journey

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Episode 25: Artist and computer scientist John Henry Thompson

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:45:49 GMT

Visual artist, software engineer and lecturer John Thompson, John was responsible for inventing lingo programming used in Macromedia Director and Shockwave. Laying the foundation for video usage in games, web design, computer animation, and graphics

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Episode 24: Dancehall innovator and creative entrepreneur Cleveland "Clevie" Brownie

Fri, 28 May 2021 17:59:50 GMT

Music producer Clevie Brownie talks about his outstanding career as a musician, music producer and entrepreneur

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Episode 23: More conversations with Steve Wilson personal manager for Sean Paul

Sun, 02 May 2021 22:25:40 GMT

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Episode 22: Conversations with Steve Wilson, personal manager for Sean Paul (Part One)

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:21:52 GMT

A veteran of the music industry, Steve has worked in many areas including a&r, publicity, promotion and marketing

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Episode 21: Sales Mastery coach Everold Reid

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:25:29 GMT

Author, podcaster, sales mastery and personal development coach Everold Reid Tells us his inspiring story of hard work and giving back

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Episode 20: Conversations with host Dennis Howard

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:27:50 GMT

Guest host Clyde Mckenzie speaks with author and ethnomusicologist Dennis Howard on the state of the music industry

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Episode 19: Conversations with Dionne Warwick

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:19:39 GMT

Dionne Warwick was in Kingston Jamaica for a show and Dennis Howard G Fitz Bartley and Bunny Goodison sat down to talk to her on JBC Radio 1 and 2

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Episode 18: Reasonings with music entrepreneur Trevor Douglas Part Two

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:30:57 GMT

Trevor "Leggo Beast' Douglas continues to speak about his entrepreneurial journey, the power of supporting fellow entrepreneurs and his work with artists such as Big Youth Gregory Issacs and Dennis Brown

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Episode 17: Reasonings with Reggae Producer Trevor "Leggo Beast" Douglas

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:34:16 GMT

Producer studio owner and former road manager for Big Youth and Gregory Issacs. Gives us some insights into the early days in sound system culture and the music's business side.

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Episode 16: Conversations with music legend B.B. Seaton

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:02:08 GMT

Musician, songwriter, arranger, and the leader of the vocal group the Gaylads. B. B. Seaton is a Jamaican treasure who made a significant contribution to Jamaican Popular Music

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Episode 15: Tribute to Bob Marley Part Two

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:32:08 GMT

Scholar Professor Rex Nettleford and rock steady and reggae legend Ken Boothe reflect on Marley's contribution and what it was like during the early days of the music business.

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Episode 14: Tribute to Bob Marley - Part One

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:58:36 GMT

This episode is a tribute to Bob Marley through the words of Neville Garrick, his artistic director, musician Ibo Cooper, Cindy Breakspeare, mother to Damion “Jr Gong” Marley in conversation with Dennis Howard and G Fitz Bartley

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Episode 13: Paul Porter well-known American music and radio executive

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:28:38 GMT

Dennis speaks to well-known American music and radio executive, Paul Porter. Porter is the author of the book, Blackout: My 40 Years in the Music Business. Paul gives insight into how the music industry operates and how it put creatives at a disadvantage

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Episode 12: Ras Michael Nyahbinghi High Priest

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:39:26 GMT

Ras Michael is one of the pioneers of Nyahbinghi Roots, the Jamaican music genre that is not given the attention that it deserves. Nyahbinghi is one of the foundational sounds on which Jamaican popular music is built. The devout Rastafarian speaks about the importance of Nyahbinghi, the forgotten genre

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Episode 11: Music Video Director Leo O'Reggio

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:42:42 GMT

Pioneer video director Leo O'Reggio, is one the first creative to direct and produce music videos for reggae and dancehall acts in the 1980s and 90s.

He was responsible for directing and producing some of the most memorable videos of that era and was the main creative force that was responsible for telling the stories fo ordinary Jamaicans which was not the norm at that time.

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Episode 10: Lee 'Scratch' Perry pop music's 'Mad' Alchemist Part 2

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:59:25 GMT

Known as the Salvador Dali of music Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the foremost music makers in the world. So many genres such as reggae, dub, dancehall hip hop, techno, punk, trap and drill owe as a debt of gratitude to this audio alchemist. Responsible for legends such as The Wailers, Max Romeo, the Congos and Junior Murvin. It was the work that Perry and the Wailers that became some of the raw material for the Island record albums. Perry perfected Marley's vocal styling and songwriting skills during their partnership. Scratch continues to tour the world well into his 70s and is revered as one of the real shamans of sonic architecture.

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Episode 9: Lee 'Scratch' Perry pop music's 'Mad' Alchemist

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:05:35 GMT

Known as the Salvador Dali of music Lee "Scratch" Perry is one of the foremost music makers in the world. So many genres such as reggae, dub, dancehall hip hop, techno, punk, trap and drill owe as a debt of gratitude to this audio alchemist. Responsible for legends such as The Wailers, Max Romeo, the Congos and Junior Murvin.
It was the work that Perry and the Wailers that became some of the raw material for the Island record albums. Perry perfected Marley's vocal styling and songwriting skills during their partnership. Scratch continues to tour the world well into his 70s and is revered as one of the real shamans of sonic architecture.

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Episode 8: In the 'Lab' with super producer Sly Dunbar

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:46:59 GMT

Sly explains his creative process and his formula for making a hit song. Sly has worked with Grace Jones, Cyndy Lauper, Bob Dylan and every reggae and dancehall star in Jamaica. With his partner Robbie Shakespeare they are responsible for countless hits.
They made a breakthrough on the U.K. pop charts with 1987's Rhythm Killers, an experimental funk/dance album produced by the equally prolific and boundary-breaking Bill Laswell. Active well into the 21st century, the duo produced hit singles by No Doubt, released dub albums like 2014's Underwater Dub, and collaborated extensively with artists ranging from British reggae singer Bitty McLean to Finnish electronic experimentalist Vladislav Delay.

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Episode 7: Conversations with Winston 'Niney' Holness Part Two

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 23:08:20 GMT

Niney continues his powerful storytelling about his work with Dennis Brown, Michael Rose Third World and other reggae artists. He paints an intriguing portrait of the creative process in the studios of Kingston back in the 1970s

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Episode 6: Conversations with Reggae pioneer Niney Holness

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:46:57 GMT

Join me for a riveting story about the early years' of Jamaican popular music (JPM) and the life of one of the creative geniuses who exemplified the power of the creative imagination. Winston 'Niney' Holness Producer, artist and master marketer, is a brilliant storyteller.
He is known as the Observer, as Holness is the embodiment of the creative echo chamber utilising repetition and vivid imagery in his tales from the creative crucible of Kingston.

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Episode 5: Conversations with rocksteady musician Jackie Jackson

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 03:14:49 GMT

Jackie Jackson is one of the pioneers of Jamaican rocksteady music. The bassist was responsible for playing on some of the biggest hits of the rocksteady era.

Jackie has played some of the most revered bass lines in Jamaican music’s history and belongs to the elite class of Rocksteady/reggae bass players.

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Episode 4: Conversations with Ronnie Burke promoter of Reggae Sunsplash

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:25:33 GMT

Hear the behind the scenes struggles, drama and successes of one of the most famous Reggae festival Reggae Sunsplash from one of its founder Ronnie Burke.

Ronnie Burke, a co-founding pioneer behind the ground-breaking production of one of Jamaica’s signature tourism/cultural product platforms - the original Reggae Sunsplash

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Episode 3: Riddim Magic - Dennis Howard first day on Irie Fm

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:10:48 GMT

The first official day of the broadcast of Reggae Radio Irie FM Ocho Rios Jamaica Sept 1990 Programme manager Dennis Howard had the 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm slot this is the first day

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Episode 2: Conversations with reggae legend Freddy Mcgregor

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:49:36 GMT

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Episode 1: Interview with Ziggy Marley and Stephen Marley

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:45:03 GMT

This interview was done in 1991 for the release of the Melody Makers album Jahmekya

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