Welcome to French roots veteran DJ Matty’s second show on The Downlow Radio.For those seeking un-interrupted online streaming heaven – thedownlowradio.com is serving up a selection of special Read the rest of this entry »
Welcome back to my roots show. This show kicks off with a Marvin Gaye bootleg on the UK Bangers & Mash label. The “Waiting in Vain” rhythm has been used umpteen times over the years but this one Read the rest of this entry »
This is the 6th Roots and Culture reggae show from me…Gideon, here on the Downlow Radio. We start today’s show with Garnet Silk’s sound system classic, “Retreat Wicked Man”. I had heard Read the rest of this entry »
This show is a definite excursion from my usual conscious roots sound. I have finally given in to the urge to explore the genre I avoided for so many years. Branding the Lovers sound as empty
Welcome to the eighth roots and culture reggae show for the Downlow radio. The first rhythm worth a mention is the “Hold On” rhythm conceived in 1988 for Dennis Brown’s ”Hold On To What You
Welcome to the seventh roots reggae show on the Downlow Radio. As Collie Buddz – “Come Around”, was in the process of exploding globally, it’s predessor, Beres Hammond - “Last War” got a
Welcome back to this excursion into vintage Jamaican 7″s. Opening with Freddie McGregor’s Natural Collie (1980). This record is direct evidence that the US R&B sound was a massive influence in Jamaica
Welcome to the third Vintage Roots show for the Downlow radio. This excursion into the blues sound of 1970′s Jamaica showcases the gems from my oldies collection. Johnny
