Reggae Uprising Podcast

Who better to hear about the works of Marcus Garvey than from his Great Nephew! Dezzy Roots shares his life, love and legacy.

August 19, 2020 Danieal / Dezzy Roots Episode 30
Reggae Uprising Podcast
Who better to hear about the works of Marcus Garvey than from his Great Nephew! Dezzy Roots shares his life, love and legacy.
Show Notes

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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www.bass1academy.com

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Dezzy's Selections

Marcus Garvey - Big Youth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwa4pi1YjX0

Life - Bob Andy 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO6ccmBn4_c

Impossible Train - Innocent Crew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N__OvKwhlA8

Better No Come - Dezzy & Cultured Few
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QonTasF8sSE

El Shaddi - Jahmali 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njkC9eBQ6Ys

Your house - Steel Pulse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRxYg_20oPg

System Set - Taurus Riley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLzZc6cCXw4


Disclaimer : I do not own any of the rights to any of the music which is selected by my guest. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of the diaspora.

Disclaimer : Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of the diaspora.

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