World Beat

16/07/2024

Reggae and dancehall legend Buju Banton is set to embark on a massive U.S. arena trek, titled the Overcomer Tour, following his first U.S. performances in 13 years.

Reggae and dancehall legend Buju Banton is set to embark on a massive U.S. arena trek, titled the Overcomer Tour, following his first U.S. performances […]

22/06/2024

Come and tune in tonight.... and hear some unexpected choices..... Stiff Little Fingers, Fischer, The Clash, The Ramones, The Stray Cats, Adam & the Ants, Dropkick Murphys and New Musik

16/05/2024

I tried to respond to all birthday wishes individually.... but in case I have forgotten some people "BIG THANK YOU" .. much appreciated... this Saturday I will play a birthday selection on my radio show (and a special on Johnny Osbourne; who performs in Antwerp this Sunday)

26/04/2024

After a not so great summer 2023 (In Belgium); the wettest faal & winter since 1902 and a spring with only a couple of nice days I'm ready for summer!

If you are also longing for the summer then this non-stop mix can be your soundtrack!

https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/va-musica-para-el-verano-de-2024/

15/03/2024

Tomorrow on the Roots and Culture Show it's about the "Unsung Heroes of Reggae"; they are (great) singers alright but their creations kinda disappeared into the cracks of time and they are less known than some contemporaries.... but you can (re)discover them on this Roots & Culture Show.

The show airs 7PM-9PM (London, GMT), 8PM-10PM (Brussels, CET), 2PM-4PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

10/03/2024

Saturdays Roots & Culture Show is now on mixcloud... filled with new music; an interview with Felix of Boomrush and a tribute to BB Seaton and Peetah Morgan
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../rac407-new-music-and.../

29/07/2023

This evening's Roots & Culture Show is all about the Reggae Geel Festival (BE) taking place next weekend.

I have an interview with founding father Kris Eelen and an interview with Micah Shemaiah who will be playing on the main stage with his own band Dreadites... and of course loads of music by the other artists that will be gracing the stages....

The show airs 7PM-10PM (London, GMT), 8PM-11PM (Brussels, CET), 2PM-5PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

06/06/2023

My show with a tribute to Joe Higgs and an interview with Alain Meloen & Peter Wezenbeek about the BMT Project (Bob Marley Tracks re-recorded) is now on mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac373-tribute-to-joe-higgs-interview-about-the-bmt-project/

01/06/2023

This Saturday I have two guests; we're gonna talk about the BMT (Bob Marley Tracks) project. A re-recording of 35 Bob Marley tracks with the authentic sounds.
My guests are Peter Wezenbeek (NL) the originator of this project and Alain Meloen (Bassplayer; involved from the start).

It's amazing how many artists and musicians from around the world are collaborating on this project... some names: Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Andrew Tosh, Junior Marvin,...

Come tune in this Saturday and find out about the passion and how this project came about and what is in store for the future...

https://bmtproject.com/

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa
NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

30/05/2023

RAC372: "Music by Solo Artists and the Bands where they played in" is now on mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac372-solo-artists-and-the-bands-where-they-started-their-career/

PS If you don't want to miss any new show or mix I upload on mixcloud you can follow me: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/

19/05/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture Show nothing but vinyl rips and a one hour live juggling session by Junior Culture. Old skool style; one truntable; loads of music!
Tune In!

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

05/05/2023

This Saturday live in the studio for the Roots and Culture Show: The big man from Jamaica: Junior Culture.

Expect a lot of music, a full length interview (and hopefully some live singing).

He's here in Belgium now and brought a lot of vinyl so in a few weeks we'll probably do a live vinyl juggling session (old skool style with only one turntable).

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa
NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

03/05/2023

Saturday's Roots & Culture with an extensive interview with (and loads of music/dubs) Jah Thomas: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac368-jah-thomas/

PS If you don't want to miss any new show or mix I upload on mixcloud you can follow me: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/

29/04/2023

Tonight on the Roots and Culture Show: Legendary artist and producer Jah Thomas.
We talk about his long career, the music scene, his production work and his new album "Clarks A Clarks"
The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa
NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

21/04/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture Show I play 'Reflections on Africa'... you can expect tracks by The Maytones, Restless Mashaits, Matic Horns, Winston Francis and many more....

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa
NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

10/04/2023

The Roots and Culture Show #365 with Loads of Horns is now on mixcloud.

Check it here: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac365-reggae-with-horns-the-copper-age/

If you have suggestions for a future show on this topic let me know... for now enjoy this first selection.

PS If you don't want to miss any new show or mix I upload on mixcloud you can follow me: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/

07/04/2023

This Saturday it's all about Horns in the 365th Roots & Culture Show on LockdownRadioUK.

Expect tracks by Earl 16, Cultural Warriors, Earth & Stone, Barry Brown, Derajah, Duane Stephenson, Johnny Osbourne, I Jah Man Levi and many more...

Tune in!
The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)
As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

01/04/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture Show we go back in time to the 70ties; the golden age of (roots) reggae; there are some selections by Wim Radix of Asham Band and some by Elijah.

Tune in and listen to your favourites!

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

27/03/2023

Saturdays Roots & Culture Show with the extensive interview with Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah (African Head Charge) is now on mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac363-interview-bonjo-iyabinghi-noah-african-head-charge/

Enjoy the stories and music....

12/03/2023

Saturdays Roots & Culture Show with Kayamandi is now on mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac361-international-womens-day-interview-kayamandi/

My guest is Kayamandi and it's (almost) all about female artists on the International Women's Day special.

RIP Junior English

10/03/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture Show my guest is artist Kayamandi; we talk about her musical career, world premiere of new material by Kayamandi with Arky Starch and challenges that women face in general and in the music business especially.

And there will be a healthy dose of "Women in Reggae"

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

03/03/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture Show my guest is Andy Chertow, we talk about how he ended playing with Jamaican band Soul Power & Sound and he presents the new album "In Dub Procedure" (with Al Breadwinner)

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

27/02/2023

Saturdays Roots & Culture Show with the music from 2002 is now on mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac-359-the-music-released-in-2002/

01/02/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture show we'll be celebrating the 78th Birthday In Power of Bob Marley and there is a live presentation by Earthkry of their very rootsy EP "Dandy Shandy".

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

26/01/2023

This Saturday on the Roots and Culture show we'll be celebrating the 82nd Birthday In Power of the man Osbourne Ruddock (King Tubby).

Get ready for loads of DUBBBbbb....

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

22/01/2023

Saturday's Roots and Culture Show is now on mixcloud...

There's an in depth interview with reggae star Stoneface Priest from Kenya, lots of music and the title track of the brand new album of Jah Thomas...

Listen here: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac354-interview-stoneface-priest-kenya/

19/01/2023

You've heard some of his music on my show already; Kenyan reggae star Stoneface Priest. He's my guest on the show this Saturday for an interview and much more music...

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5
- Mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/live/Lockdownradiouk/
- Alexa

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners.

10/01/2023

Saturdays Roots and Culture show with the theme "Riding West into the Sunset" is now on Mixcloud...

Go check it out: https://www.mixcloud.com/Lockdownradiouk/rac352-riding-west-into-the-sunset/

03/01/2023

The New Year's Eve RAC show is now on mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/JahMon/rac351-new-years-eve-show-with-2022-in-reggae

A short interview with Half Pint and music by Papa Michigan, Tony Chin, Micky B, Vernon Maytone and many, many more...
Enjoy the music!

30/12/2022

Tomorrow, on New Years Eve, I present you a one hour overview of 2022 in reggae and the second hour will be party vibez (of black origin) into 2023.

Also some artists want to share their new years wishes with you all!
And I have a short interview with Half Pint about the charity he (and me) have been supporting for years "Help Establish Library Project across Jamaica"

There will be Music & Lights.....

If that's not enough I have a avant premiere of an acoustic track by Winston McAnuff from his upcoming "Inna di Yard" album...

The show airs 6PM-8PM (London, GMT), 7PM-9PM (Brussels, CET), 1PM-3PM (Kingston, New York)

As usual you can still listen via:
- the radio station website: www.LockDownRadioUk.com
- TuneIn http://tun.in/sfqVr
- the RadioGarden http://radio.garden/listen/lockdown-radio-uk/5VdoY9b5

NOTE: I don't own the rights to the music I play on my show; I play it to promote the artists' works and they allow me to present their music to the listeners but when listen via mixcloud pro you support the artists as they get their royalties for being played!