Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45
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 the central characters in reggae in the UK. Dating back to the seventies where his residency at the infamous Roxy club switched a whole generation of punks onto Reggae and is still at the forefront of new music with his BBC Radio 6 show.The show is kindly supported by Turtle Bay - the UKs finest Caribbean Restaurant chain.
Podcasting since 2017 • 10 episodes
Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - Reggae Cover Versions
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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Season 2
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Episode 10
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Turtle Bay & Don Letts presents Reggae 45 - Reggae Movie Roll Call
“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”
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Season 2
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - A Lovers Rock Special
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...
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Season 2
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - A Notting Hill Carnival Special
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 str...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Don Letts and Turtle Bay present Reggae 45 - A 50 years of Trojan Records Special
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 ...
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Season 2
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