A special collection of programmes celebrating reggae music.
How Bob Marley influenced politics and culture in the UK in the turbulent 1970s.
Jools looks back at archive treats from the stars of reggae and ska music.
The Specials live in session for Steve Lamacq on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music.
Adrian Thrills investigates 2 Tone and its unique blend of ska, reggae, new wave and punk.
The story of 2 Tone, which exploded from Coventry in 1979 with a musical message of unity.
The Specials perform at the Colchester Institute in 1979, playing hits such as Gangsters.
A trip into the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives to explore Terry Hall’s extraordinary, genre-hopping career.
Marvin Gaye's live appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1980.
A celebration of the work of songwriter Lamont Dozier, who passed away in 2022.
With Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Desmond Dekker, Burning Spear, Dennis Brown and more.
A treasure trove of tapes reveals the story behind one of reggae's legendary studios.
Film telling the story of one of the most influential Jamaican artists, Toots Hibbert.
A concert recorded for Whistle Test from the Reggae Concert at the Edinburgh Festival.
Trevor Nelson presents an orchestral reimagining of Bob Marley’s greatest hits.
Featuring Bob Marley and the Wailers, Steel Pulse, Janet Kay and other hit reggae acts.
How a small group of Jamaican musicians created songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope.