Riffin Radio: Recent Episodes
Dermot Hussey
Created by Dermot Hussey, Riffin Radio podcast is a collection of celebrity interviews. Conducted by Dermot with some of the worlds greatest musical artists. Dermot is a 40+ year radio host, with experience in Jamaica and the United States. Riffin Radio’s interviews take us behind the scenes, giving context to the music, allowing us to understand the time, thoughts and perspectives of the artists. And briefly see the world through their eyes.
This week Dermot continues his conversation with Maxi Priest. Maxi talks about being related to Jacob Miller.
This week Dermot talked to Baaba Maal about career, his traveling and how important it was to his music.
This week Dermot talks with David Rudder about his career as the successor to the traditional calypsonians. Mighty Sparrow and Lord Kitchener.
This week Dermot talks with Branford Marsalis about his album "Buckshot LeFonque" which is a fusion of jazz and hip hop.
This week Dermot talks with George Benson. Benson talks about how he developed his guitar style and he became established as a singer.
This week Dermot talks with Ernest Ranglin. He talks about how he learned the guitar and his early work, with producers Clement Dodd and Chris Blackwell.
This week Dermot talks with Horace Andy about his unique vocal style. And how he became a star with Massive Attack.
This week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks to Harvey Fuqua. Check out this last interview in the Motown series. Harvey talks about his career and being a Motown artist.
This week on Riffin Radio podcast. Dermot talks with Junior Walker. He talks about how he discovered the saxophone. He also talks about working with Johnny Bristol and becoming a Motown artist.
Dermot talks with Johnny Bristol about being a producer, song writer and Motown artist. He spoke about writing songs for The Supremes, Junior Walker, and producing Johnny Mathis.
This week Dermot talks with the great Mighty Sparrow. He talks about his success as a famous calypsonian. He talks about his work and his role. Check out Riffin Radio on YouTube. This week Dermot talks with Eddy Grant about The Mighty Sparrow. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
This week Dermot talks with Bob Andy. Bob talks about his song writing and his process. He also talks about his album "Hanging Tough" And some of the emotional things he has been through.
This week Dermot continues his conversation with Peter Tosh. He talks about the break up of the Wailers. He also talks about revolution.
This week Dermot talks with Peter Tosh. This is part one of a two part interview. Peter talks about challenges of getting his first solo album and his first tour North America tour as a solo artist.
This week Dermot talks with Garnett Silk in a short interview. After Garnet passed Dermot interviewed Anthony Rochester and late producer Bobby Digital. Anthony co-wrote songs with Garnett and Bobby produced Garnett's first album "It's Growing".
Check out Riffin Radio YouTube channel for an interview with Tony Rebel who tells the story of Garnett Silk's life and musical journey. https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ
This week Dermot talks with Chris Blackwell. This interview was after Bob Marleys death and Island Records had cut down on signing Reggae acts. Chris talks about his experience with Bob Marley. Check out the Riffin Radio YouTube channel. Wayne Jobson gives perspective on Chris Blackwell https://youtube.com/channel/UCzuCdwaP8RT455Tfm9h5wEQ