CONNECTING AFRICA & IT'S DIASPORA THROUGH OVERSTANDING OF HERITAGE,
WISDOM OF EXPERIENCE & HIGH FREQUENCY OF REGGAE MUSIC
now in our 6th year, we have platformed the stories of brothers & sisters from around the world, taking back our narrative & archiving it for the upful future of africa and it's diaspora.
This archive features journeys of challenge, determination, trauma, definance & success; through the lense of guests lived experience and in depth documentaries.
Our soundtrack is the healing awakening that is reggae. music.
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HONOURING DEZZY ROOTS
Following the recent passing of brother Dezzy Roots, we are re-releasing his feature on the show, originally released in 2020.
Our condolences, deepest sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends.
As an early supporter of Reggae Uprising Podcast we are thankful to have had the opportunity to have him share his heritage, life's journey & works with us.
Sharing his legacy is so important; we are honoured to uplift it for all the lives he empowered and those he will inspire on listening to his story.
Who better to hear about the works of Marcus Garvey than from his Great Nephew! Dezzy Roots shares his life, love and legacy
Connecting people of the diaspora is what this podcast is all about so connecting to Marcus Garvey's bloodline and sharing his infinite legacy just shows the power of positive works.
Dezzy Roots started up and established; Venture Records Company and a record shop; Gangsterville Musical Arcade. He was instrumental in the initial support and formation of the band Aswad and around the same time The band Tradition also came to Venture Records.
Also lead vocalist of CULTURED FEW “Better No Come” which reached number one in the reggae chart, his success as a solo performer and DJ followed in the clubs and cabarets across Europe. His success has continued with GoodVibes International Record Company, J Tibbs Productions and presently a partner and Administrative Director of BASS1 Entertainment Ltd.
Amoungst his many achievements he recieved a BEFFTA award for naming the reggae genre; “Lovers Rock”, and an Excellency Award, for services to music and the music industry.
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