David Rodigan speaks to Alborosie, the boy from Sicily who made his home in Jamaica.
They talk about his unique sound, which he developed while working at Geejam’s studio in Portland,
why you have to go to Jamaica to really experience dancehall, and his collection of vintage sound equipment.
Plus the Rodigan Scorcher is from Tarrus Riley, and we enter the Echo Chamber with Sly & Robbie.
BBC Radio 1Xtra
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Teachings in Dub
2 soundsystems, 1 place to be…
KING EARTHQUAKE
meets
MAASAI WARRIOR
http://youtu.be/DIQ0wBXpMBs
Friday 25th April 2014
Trinity Centre
10pm – 5am
www.teachingsindub.co.uk
Statement from Ujima Radio CIC Board of Directors about Ujima Radio currently being off air. Thursday 13 March 2014
We regret to announce that Ujima Radio 98FM is currently off air until a situation entirely out of our control can be resolved.
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On Tuesday 11 March, at 13.00, the power supply to Ujima House, where the Ujima Studio is, was cut off. The landlords, Ceed Ltd, have not been paying the utility bills, despite the fact that Ujima Radio are fully up to date with all rent and rate payments.
Ujima House is owned by Bristol City Council but leased to a company, Ceed Ltd, who act as landlords, renting the space to us. Ujima Radio have been paying rent and rates to the landlords, but, according to the court warden, the utility bills have not been paid for a long time.
We are calling on Bristol City Council, as owners of Ujima House, to intervene and ensure that power is reinstated to the building so that Ujima Radio, and the other community organisations that rent space in the building, can operate again.
We are asking all friends and listeners of Ujima Radio to join us at 10:00am on Friday 14th March in front of the station, to take a stand, show their support and urge the Council to take responsibility for their building and resolve the situation.
A vital community service has been taken away and we need to ensure that it is now restored.
Please ensure you turn up with as many people as possible and make our voice be heard in celebration of Ujima Radio.
For further information and interviews please contact Roger Griffith, Chair of Ujima Radio on 07770-266311.
Bristol’s very own 9-piece funk, soul, jazz women’s band
| When | 22/02/2014 from 19:30 to 23:00 |
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Bristol ‘s very own 9-piece women’s band have recently released their first EP in 20 years following their reformation. Now signed to Jelli Records, Meet Your Feet will be performing tracks from the “Unfinished Business” EP at the Trinity, Bristol on Saturday 22nd February.
People who remember the band and who have seen their fantastic recent gig at the Thekla will know of their infectious music based on funk, soul, jazz, Latin and pop influences.
The band was originally formed in 1987 and quickly became one of Bristol ’s top bands. Meet Your Feet have a fantastic track record including several European tours and gigs at all the prestigious festivals such as WOMAD and Glastonbury.
The 9-piece will be playing their original, highly danceable music at the Trinity. The songs are dynamic with tight harmonies, catchy sax riffs, infectious percussion and spot-on lyrics, making it almost impossible to stop your feet from dancing.
And of course, the EP itself will be on sale at the gig.
Meet Your Feet will be joined by The Minke Whales , a Bristol five-piece formed in 2009 by Edinburgh singer songwriter Stuart Reid (formerly of Shifty Disco Record’s band, Seagull Strange), bassist Neil Hughes, banjo player Tim Moore, drummer Chris Mapp and latterly singer Elle Ashwell when they discovered their collective love of recording music in allotment potting sheds.
http://www.theminkewhales.com/
Special Guests for the evening will be Wolfhound, all female trio who play their own brand of indie-folk overlaid with soulful harmonies.
www.wolfhoundlive.com
Tickets £7
£8 on the night.
Doors 7.30pm
Music from 8pm
SJM Concerts presents Brighton based indie rock band
| When | 15/04/2014 from 19:00 to 23:00 |
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Plus Special Guests
“In 2013, ten years on from their debut album, British Sea Power are hitting their stride. New album Machineries Of Joy is a creative high, a superbly composed, multi-stylistic tour de force. Beautifully mechanised rhythms sits alongside wind-blasted Bronte-rock cinematics. Brain-bent garage thrash hurtles in.
BSP have played numerous striking shows: atop the Great Wall Of China and at London’s Natural History Museum. At Jodrell Bank and at London’s Czech Embassy. On the Scilly Isles and on Arctic islets. Down a Cornish slate mine and at the Chelsea Flower Show” and now adding The Trinity Centre to the list this is one not to miss.
£14 adv + bf
On sale 9am Friday 13th December
Bristol Ticket Shop / See Tickets / Ticket Master
Teachings In Dub continues the journey to win the Golden Chalice, awarded only to the best purveyors of Roots, Innovators, Pioneers and Teachers of Dub.
31/12/2013
| Friday 31/01/2014 22:00hrs to 05:00hrs http://youtu.be/kj5_jOjMrcA | |
| http://youtu.be/6rt875waODQ http://youtu.be/kj5_jOjMrcA |
To top off the bill, we have the one and only earth rocker himself! He blew us away last June when he took centre stage for the whole night with his system. This time he’ll be playing off Kibir La Amlak’s stacks. His years of experience and love of bringing people together in the dance will definitely be a treat to behold yet again. He is rightfully regarded as one of the greats of UK soundsystem culture, and we look forward to hearing his selection of classic dubplates and roots specials. We will learn from the master as he delivers another true Teachings in Dubwise.
This is the official Bristol launch party for the United Nations of Dub weekender, as we celebrate the unity of the scene, bredren coming together to bring great music and great vibes, learning and supporting each other to move forward! Make sure to grab your advanced tickets here, and join the facebook event here.
DUBKASM Feat SOLO BANTON
This one’s been a while in the waiting, it’s with great excitement that we welcome the legendary Bristol duo to the Teachings stage. For those that don’t know, Dj Stryda and Digistep have done a lot for Bristol’s dub scene and are renowned internationally for their live performances and roots anthems. Selecta, Dj Stryda is devoted to spreading the word, sound and power of roots reggae to Bristol and beyond, he is the driving force behind Teachings In Dub and hosts the Sufferah’s Choice radio show, which has built up a huge following. Digistep is one of the most sought after musicians in modern dub music due to his immense skill on the control board and with his saxophone. They will be joined by one of the best mic men the UK has to offer, Solo Banton, who slots into their performances with ease, the three of them having a higher understanding of the music they play and the vibe they create. Top class roots music played how it was meant to be played, outta Sound System.
KIBIR LA AMLAK SOUNDSYSTEM
Local sound system, Kibir La Amlak, are one of the most popular sounds to come out of the UK in recent times. They have gained the respect of the many crowds they have reached and also their peers with their very spiritual approach and ear for perfection when it comes to sound. They have impressed not only in the dance but also with some great production, with some top quality releases on their own label and also for the likes of Saloman Heritage and Indica Dubs. It is always a pleasure to have them at Teachings and we look forward to welcoming them once again, with their immaculate sound system providing the sound all night. Kibir La Amlak, Glory To Jah!
Tickets: £10+bf / MOTD
www.teachingsindub.co.uk
Planet Shroom
is back in January to warm you up with some bangin’ psytrance, featuring:
| 25/01/2014 22:00 to 06:00 | |
Scorb LIVE (Trick Music)
Sybarite LIVE (TIP World)
Lurk (Planet Shroom/Liquid Records)
Morph (Liquid Records/Planet Shroom)
Sean Shift (Planet Shroom)
Awen (Psyberdelica)
Decor:
Environment: InOrbit (Glade/Pearl Festival) https://www.facebook.com/inorbit777?fref=ts
String Art: Ink Junkie https://www.facebook.com/inkjunkieuv?fref=ts
massive laser and light show by Sean Illumashroom
Tickets £10 + BF in advance and £13 on the door.
FREE B4 MIDNITE
RAPHAEL – MIND V HEART TOUR !
Featuring:JAH GARVEY- NORRIS B – RAMBOY SELECTA – SKYLION AND FLORA
LIVE FROM THE QUEENS HEAD EASTON ROAD BS5 0ES
Free Entry Before Midnight
www.mynameisraphael.com
Promoted by Ramboy Selecta UK
The organisers behind Bristol’s Teachings in Dub have announced their line-up for the next chapter starting off the New Year.
The special night will feature three stars of the roots reggae scene on one sound system, including KIBIR LA AMLAK, DUBKASM featuring SOLO BANTON, and ABA SHANTI I.
It takes place at the Trinity Centre in Bristol on 31 January 2014 with tickets priced at £10 in advance.
Local sound system KIBIR LA AMLAK is one of the most popular sounds to come out of the UK in recent times, with a very spiritual approach and ear for perfection when it comes to sound.
Legendary Bristol duo DUBKASM, which includes selector DJ STRYDA and musician DIGISTEP, will be joined by one of the best mic men the UK has to offer – SOLO BANTON.
To top off the bill, ABA SHANTI I will be playing off KIBIR LA AMLAK’s stacks. He is rightfully regarded as one of the greats of UK sound system culture, and will bring his selection of classic dubplates and roots specials.
Lashes & Taches, Hats & Feathers! featuring BABYHEAD, DR MEAKER, GYPSY UNIT
| When | 31/12/2013 22:00 to 01/01/2014 04:00 |
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Back again for another year of skanking shenanigans. This year we are delighted to present…
BABYHEAD
DR MEAKER
GYPSY UNIT
ADAM ELEMENTAL (oldskool set)
FREEDOMIST & More PHAT DJ’S
Trinity rounds off a bumper year with massive party featuring some of Bristol’s finest artists.
All proceeds from the night will be fed back into our free community events programme.
Tickets On sale: £15 Early Bird / £20 After
BABYHEAD: Have recorded a full show of new material ranging from hyper interactive jump up Ska through horn blasting skank rock to bass driven
hip-hopumentory on love, life and politics in these revolutionary times.
It’s their first studio project in 4 years and they are working outside the box. They have been behind the scenes of the burgeoning UK Reggae Hip-Hop revolution for the last 20 years and are now ready to take it to the next level with the stage invasion project and tour.
DR MEAKER: Dr Meaker are one of Bristol’s prize assets. Many have been won over by their mind blowing live performances, tight production, quality writing and their ability to effortlessly mix soul with Bass music.
GYPSY UNIT: Pioneers of the Gyp-Hop(tm) sound, and voted best act and worst neighbours to come out of Brynland Avenue in 2010, they are now on a mission to bring bass to your area.
Big shout out to our sponsors for donating prizes for our NYE raffle: