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Radio in memory of Smiley Culture

Radio in memory of Smiley Culture

A new community radio station will launch at the exclusive Roxbury nightclub on Croydon High Street tomorrow.…

Lit Fest: Alex Wheatle in conversation

Lit Fest: Alex Wheatle in conversation

Wheatle talks about books, football, Bob Marley and the impact of the Brixton riots on black British culture.…

ELL Walks – Deptford to the Millenium Dome

ELL Walks – Deptford to the Millenium Dome

There are many different shades of south east London and a walk from Deptford high street right through to the Millenium Dome highlights them perfectly.…

Lasting legacy of UK’s most influential reggae singer

Lasting legacy of UK’s most influential reggae singer

One of the UK’s most influential reggae singers, who made his name with a Lewisham based sound-system, was found dead at his home on Tuesday. The tragic demise of Smiley Culture sent shockwaves across the reggae community at the start of the week, with tributes appearing online within an instant of the…

Smiley Culture death shocks reggae world

Smiley Culture death shocks reggae world

An influential reggae singer who made his name with a Lewisham based sound-system has killed himself during a police raid on his home.…

Croydon meets Jamaica in brilliant vinyl sound-clash

Croydon meets Jamaica in brilliant vinyl sound-clash

Horsepower productions meet Yellowman for January's best single…

Lewisham: Home of sound-system culture

Lewisham: Home of sound-system culture

There is little left in the blue borough that points toward its bass heavy history. But back in the day, two of the most famous and influential UK reggae music sound-systems were residents: Jah Shaka in New Cross and Saxon in Lewisham town.…

The Dualers: delivering a summer of ska

The Dualers: delivering a summer of ska

Loved for their energetic street performances in and around London, The Dualers have gathered a dedicated following from people of all ages. It’s also the very same fan base that propelled their 2004 single ‘Kiss On The Lips’ to 21 on the UK Singles charts, an impressive feat considering the complete absence…