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a bit about rodigan
At 15, David Rodigan started DJing at school dances and youth clubs – and at 58, he doesn't show any signs of slowing down.
Whether it’s collecting soundboy scalps on the clash circuit, juggling dubplates other selectors would sell their grandmas for, or edutaining entire generations of dancehall revellers worldwide with his legendary sets and speeches, the “Gentleman Rudeboy” is a true reggae rocker for life.
Even when he started studying economics and drama, and went on to pursue a serious acting career in the ‘70s, Roddy always kept his passion for music alive as a record salesman and of course DJ.
When he finally obtained a resident slot on Capitol Radio in 1979, the fiyah was fully ignited: In the past 30 years, Rodigan has grown to become a true legend in the reggae world, a father figure for many an aspiring soundboy, and dreaded dominator in countless dubplate battles.
To sing it in the words of legendary roots balladeer Horace Andy: Don’t think about Rodigan, he’s alright.
Original Soundsystem Culture, tell dem Rodigan!
Summer 2006
Rodigan Interviews Bob Marley
Recorded Spring 1980
Rodigan Vs Poison Dart - Antigua - Pt.1 of 2
April 2009
Rodigan Vs Poison Dart - Antigua - Pt.2 of 2
April 2009
Interview with the DJs
This film was shot in April of 2008 in Antigua and goes someway to explain what this event means to the DJs involved.
It should be noted a rare occasssion to have the mighty Rodigan in front of a video camera, over his epic career he has frequently quoted 'video killed the radio star'...
Remember the only way to reserve your place for B2L'10 is here:
www.soul2soul.co.uk/back2life/bookonline
Due to the infrastructure of the island of Antigua places are extremeley limited.
Accomodation is also very limited during this period due to the 43rd 'Antigua Sailing Week' which runs from:
April 28th - May 5th 2010. Now one of the worlds premier sailing regattas.
