Don Letts in conversation with Chris Salewicz: âReggae 45â â a Bob Marley Birthday Special
After The Sunday Times recently placed Reggae 45 in itâs âTop 50 Podcasts of 2017â, Turtle Bay and Don Letts are ready to unleash their latest podcast edition. The cultural icon and all-round musical magician teamed up with the Caribbean restaurant and bar franchise last year to produce an initial run of 4 podcasts. However, with popular demand and what would be Bob Marleyâs 73rd birthday looming, the pair have cooked up an irresistible recipe to kickstart Reggae 45 and itâs 2018 campaign:
The last four podcasts included 4 different topics within the field of reggae as Don took his listeners through a journey of music, chat and discussion, delving deep within multiple areas of the genre â Sound System, Singers and Performers, Dub Version Excursion and DJs, MCs and Toasters. Next up, Don is focusing on Bob Marley, who on the 6th February would have celebrated his 73rd birthday. Needing little introduction, Marley is arguably the frontrunner in reggae, ska and rocksteady, as his unique blend of song-writing and composition lifted the music to mainstream recognition. An icon to many, the idea of this Reggae 45 podcast is to celebrate his life, his work and his contribution to music and culture.
