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Dennis Bovell sits in

The reggae singer, guitarist and producer spins some of his favourite carnival sounds to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend.

Known for his work with Linton Kwesi Johnson under his pseudonym Blackbeard, Dennis Bovell does his first show for 6 Music, covering Iggy Pop.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 26 Aug 2016 19:00

Music Played

  • Dennis 'Blackbeard' Bovell

    Bertie

  • Joss Stone

    The Answer (Soca Remix)

  • Arcade Fire

    Here Comes The Night Time (Remix)

  • Dennis Bovell

    Barbados

  • Dennis Bovell & The Dub Band

    X-Travaganza

  • Steve Mason & Dennis Bovell

    Understand My Dub

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Riot in Lagos

  • Bobby Bovell

    Love, Love

  • Smash The Box

    Ain鈥檛 Got Time

  • The Slits

    Newtown

  • Hollie Cook

    Looking For Real Love

  • Linton Kwesi Johnson & The Dub Band

    Forces of Victory (live)

  • General Roots & Top Cat

    Freedom

  • Errol Dunkley

    A Little Way Different

  • Janet Kay

    Silly Games

  • Viola Wills

    Gonna Get Along Without You Now

  • Nick Straker Band

    A Little Bit of Jazz

  • Bunny Mack

    Let Me Love You

  • Matumbi

    Point of View

  • Dennis Bovell Jazz Dub Band

    Simone鈥檚 Ska

  • Spahni鈥檚 Dub Dancers

    Alice!

  • Arcade Fire

    Flashbulb Eyes (Dennis Bovell Remix feat. Linton Kwesi Johnson)

  • Marie Pierre

    Can鈥檛 Go Through (with Life)

  • Brown Sugar

    I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks

  • Dennis Bovell

    Row Row Row

  • Dennis Bovell

    Dub Master

  • Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

    Let It Go

Broadcast

  • Fri 26 Aug 2016 19:00

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