Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Issue 1101

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Carroll Thompson: A Lovers Rock Story

B&S' Dave Burke talks to Queen of Lovers Rock Carroll Thompson who celebrates the 40th Anniversary of her era defining album "Hopelessly In Love" which catapulted her to stardom 4 decades ago...

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Osibisa: The Pioneers Return

Assistant Editor Pete Lewis interviews Osibisa veteran bass-player/lead vocalist Gregg Kofi Brown around the release of the legendary Afro-Rock outfit’s eagerly-anticipated new album New Dawn...

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Koffee: Cream of the crop

Pete Lewis interviews 18-year-old female Jamaican singjay Koffee around the release of her current, Walshy Fire-produced single “Throne” and soon-come debut EP “Rapture”...

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Chaka Demus & Pliers: Still Floating Like A Butterfly

Pete Lewis interviews internationally-successful Jamaican reggae/dancehall duo Chaka Demus & Pliers, who this month undertake their first UK tour in over ten years...

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Lee Scratch Perry: From Dub Star To Film Star

The new film about reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry is now released on DVD after a UK cinemas tour, and winning prestigious awards at various overseas film festivals.

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Nature: Prepare the throne

B&S' Simon Redley talks to an artist with the reggae world at his feet, Nature, drop a new album "Life Journey" and sheds light on his eventful upbringing...

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Idris Elba: mii Idris Elba

B&S Editor Lee Tyler talks to UK actor/DJ/producer Idris Elba about the mii Mandela musical project which accompanies his portrayal of South African freedom fighter/president Nelson Mandela in movie The Long Walk To Freedom...

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Gyptian: Lover’s Rock God

Determined not to fall prey to the ‘love god’ phenomenon associated with Jamaica’s leading lover’s rock icon Gyptian, I caught up with him at the Wembley Hilton in the midst of his promotional tour following the release of

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UB40: Reggae Reggae Source

The album is a warm and affectionate tribute to country music, country artists and country music songwriters. I ask why country and not just another reggae album, lads?...

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Sean Paul: Gettin' Down n' Dutty

Pete Lewis reacquaints himself with Jamaican dancehall superstar Sean Paul, as the multi-million-selling international chart-topper prepares for the release of his sixth studio album “Full Frequency”...

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