'THE BOOK THAT EVERY REGGAE FAN SHOULD READ' John Masouri, Echoes
'Rodigan can still claim a currency few presenters of his vintage
can match. Perhaps it's because while his wider musical and
professional milieu has been in constant change, his boundless
enthusiasm has been constant. Reggae's been lucky to have him' Ian
Harrison, MOJO 'Rodigan was a major part of my childhood, he played
the hottest tunes and in a style that just resonated with me and
millions like me. Being able to contribute anything to a man that
filled my life with such joy is an honour, respect, David Rodigan'
Ian Wright 'David is a pioneer in Reggae music. As a selector and
radio personality, his vast knowledge of Jamaican music and its
culture has helped to educate and fascinate music lovers around the
world; he's an amazing son of the music, and an icon. We couldn't
have made it this far without him' Shaggy This is the unlikely
story of David Rodigan: an Army sergeant's son from the English
countryside who has become the man who has taught the world about
Reggae. As the sound of Jamaica has morphed over five decades
through a succession of different genres - from Ska and Rock
Steady, to Dub, Roots and Dancehall - Rodigan has remained its
constant champion, winning the respect of generation after
generation of Reggae followers across the globe. Today, at the age
of 63, he is a headline performer at almost all the UK's big music
festivals, as well as events across the world. Young people revere
him and he is a leading presenter on the BBC's youth network 1Xtra
as well as a regular fixture at leading nightclubs such as London's
Fabric and at student unions throughout the land. And he continues
to go into the heartlands of Reggae, to the downtown dancehalls of
Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica to compete in tournaments
against the greatest sound systems. And yet, for all of this, David
Rodigan is the antithesis of the stereotype of an international
dance music DJ. 'I look like an accountant or a dentist,' he
admitted to The Independent a decade ago. A man of impeccable
manners, Rodigan prepares for a big sound clash by retiring to his
hotel bed with a Thomas Hardy novel before taking a nap and then a
cup of espresso before heading to the club. Rodigan is the inside
story of this apparent paradox. It tells how a boy from Kidlington
has become an admired international ambassador for a music form
that remains as proud as ever of its African roots, a sound that
emanates from and fiercely represents the ghetto poor. He now
reaches across the age groups, from teens through to those of his
own vintage. At the pinnacle of his career, Rodigan has become the
DJ for all generations. 'David Rodigan is a force of nature. His
spirit and passion are a rare and wonderful thing. He has dedicated
his life to carrying the torch for Reggae music and is hugely
respected all over the world for his knowledge and talent as a
broadcaster and a DJ. Long may he reign on our stages and on our
airwaves' Annie Mac
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