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Mark Farina – Highlands Mix
When I heard the term acid jazz, it sounded so abrasive. We went for a more organic approach and mushroom jazz was equally compatible and a little softer.
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Vibes Is Right
Thursday 17th May, 2012
Om Unit finally drops his deep re-edit of Barrington Levy’s ‘Vibes Is Right’ on a limited edition 10″.
Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn RIP
Wednesday 16th May, 2012
SPW48 guest Greg Wilson pays tribute to one of the greatest bass guitarists in the history of black music.
Holyroller Fridays
Tuesday 15th May, 2012
Still high from IG Culture’s firing set in the Beat Bar, we’ve just discovered this live recording from his Plastic People throwdown on the Holyroller blog.
Machinery (Fhloston Paradigm Remix)
Monday 14th May, 2012
Dig this free leftfield rework of Sonnymoon’s ‘Machinery’ by Weekender favourite King Britt.
Harry Belafonte: A conversation with a legend
Sunday 13th May, 2012
Harry Belafonte discusses his extraordinary life as a celebrated singer and activist to celebrate the publication of his life story, ‘My Song’.
The Mo’Nique Show: Jill Scott Interview
Saturday 12th May, 2012
Replay of an insightful interview with today’s headline act.
Black Sheep share the Southport love
Friday 11h May, 2012
Black Sheep mag share the line up for the soulful event of the year!
It Was Back In ’82
Thursday 10th May, 2012
This pretty much perfect mix to accompany the trip to Southport Weekender 48 tomorrow comes from Greg Wilson – a reconstruction of his first ever radio mix to commemorate its 30th anniversary.
4Play : LyricL
Thursday 10th May, 2012
Exclusive first showing of Away, the title track from the debut album by London-based rapper and spoken word artist LyricL, featuring vocals from The Streets collaborator Kevin Mark Trail.
Southport Weekender Preview
Wednesday 9th May, 2012
Excitement is reaching fever pitch as Contact Music publish this preview of the weekend’s celebrations.
Southport Weekender office is now closed!
We are now on site working through the night getting things ready for the weekend and so we won’t be able to answer the office phone. Please email info@southportweekender.co.uk in emergencies. Please note that at this stage it is not possible to book extra places or name changes in any circumstances.
Keep Your Ears Awake
Tuesday 8th May, 2012
Poetree drops this free LP spanning jazz, hip hop, funk, soul and beats – don’t sleep!
Features
Timmy Regisford
Originally published in 2002.
Marc Rowlands conducted a rare interview with the music mogul at the peak of Club Shelter’s influence.
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Theo Parrish
Originally published in 2002.
Theo Parrish likes to talk about music. Marc Rowlands obliges.
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