Don Laka

Evans Pyramid

After a little break we are back with another podcast. This time with Andre Evons a.k.a. Evans Pyramid! Over a series of interviews with Andre, we explore the world of Evans Pyramid. Researched, narrated, and edited by Uchenna Ikonne.

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 3 - Interview with Major Jackson and Taurus

Noah Schaffer travelled to Jamaica last summer to speak with Major Jackson about being the singer for Zion Initation and what the Boston reggae scene was like at the time. Next Noah visits local record store fixture - Taurus Records to speak with Taurus, the former Zion Initation band manager and owner of the last reggae specialist store in the city.  You can find more info on Take Us Home - Boston Roots Reggae here -  https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988 [https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988]

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 2 - Interview with Doug Herzog

Doug Herzog was a central figure to the late 70s / early 80s Boston reggae scene with his legendary radio show on WERS - Strictly Rockers. His show was the conduit for many being introduced to reggae at the time. The show had many local and international guest artists including Mikey Dread, Horace Andy, Fred Locks, and Zion Initation. Sit back and listen as Doug brings back many of the irie vibes from the past. Don't forget to listen to last week's show featuring a live performance of Zion Initation on Strictly Rockers from 1979. Also tune in next week to hear from Zion Initation vocalist - Major Jackson and local record shop entrepreneur / former Zion Initation manager - Taurus. You can find more info on Take Us Home - Boston Roots Reggae here -  https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988 [https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988]

Boston Roots Reggae Series Part 1 - Live Zion Initation

Zion Initation and WERS Strictly Rockers were critical to the Boston Reggae scene in the 80s. Strictly Rockers founder and host Doug Herzog dug up an old tape of the original broadcast of the near legendary live in the studio performance from April 21, 1979. Tracks include covers of Bob Marley's Natural Mystic and 400 Years as well as originals by the group and a special guest performance with Fred Locks of his hit "Black Starliner."  Stay tuned for next week's episode when we interview Doug Herzog about his radio show and the Boston reggae scene. You can find more info on Take Us Home - Boston Roots Reggae here -  https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988 [https://culturesofsoul.com/collections/all/products/take-us-home-boston-roots-reggae-from-1979-to-1988]

Don Laka

Special guest Uchenna Ikonne hosts our first podcast of 2020. This episode features legendary South African producer, composer, and musician Don Laka. Don talks about his 47-year-long career in music and his many accomplishments. Along the way he tells the history of modern music in South Africa, starting four decades ago and following the development of bubblegum and Kwaito, and it's influence on the music of Africa today.