Press release: 07 July 2006:<\/p>\n
Leading music industry specialists to discuss \u2018reggae and the sound system culture\u2019 in the UK<\/p>\n
Music visionary Jazzie B, leading radio DJ, David Rodigan and the founder and owner of Soul Jazz records, Stuart Baker, will be sharing their thoughts, insight and experiences at a unique event taking place on the evening of Wednesday 19th July. Amongst the topics of discussion will be:<\/p>\n \u00b7 How can we enable a wider audience to fully engage, understand, and enjoy the history, culture and influences of the reggae scene This event aims to bring together a specially invited audience, consisting of representatives from the media and the capital\u2019s music scene to establish an evening which can educate, inform, as well as entertain attendees.<\/p>\n This event takes place at the, \u2018Gramaphone Bar, lounge and restaurant\u2019 60-62 Commercial Street E1 6LT from 7pm to 11pm (panel debate begins at 7pm prompt).<\/p>\n To register to attend, email info@urban-enterprise.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Further information on this event contact Jeffrey Lennon, on 07772 643372 or visit www.urban-enterprise.co.uk<\/a> , email jeffrey@urban-enterprise.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 1. The Urban Enterprise Network (UEN) is a promotions consultancy which aims to \u2018celebrate the capital\u2019s diversity, talent and success. \u2019 2. Jazzi B is the founder of the internationally acclaimed \u2018Soul2Soul\u2019 brand, one of the UK\u2019s leading music production companies. Soul2Soul boast a successful music label, artist management company, as well as being one of the UK\u2019s leading club \u2018sound systems\u2019.<\/p>\n For further information and links to Jazzie B visit www.soul2soul.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n 3. David Rodigan is one of the leading and most respected reggae DJ\u2019s in the UK. His career spans over 25 years in the industry, with extensive work with BBC London and Capital Radio. Much respected worldwide, his achievements were recently recognised as he was inducted into the \u2018Radio Academy\u2019s Hall of Fame\u2019 earlier this year.<\/p>\n David currently broadcasts his weekly reggae show on KISS FM. For further information on David Rodigan visit www.rodigan.com<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Stuart Baker \/ Soul Jazz Their approach to music also provides an important retrospective on the history of music, highlighted through their distinct and extremely successful series of compilations.<\/p>\n Soul Jazz also celebrates their music philosophy to the world through the \u2018Soul Jazz Sound System\u2019 who tour across the world and the much-loved \u2018100% Dynamite\u2019 club nights in Angel, London.<\/p>\n For more information on Soul Jazz records visit www.souljazzrecords.co.uk<\/a> or www.soundsoftheuniverse.com<\/a> Press release: 07 July 2006: Leading music industry specialists to discuss \u2018reggae and the sound system culture\u2019 in the UK Music visionary Jazzie B, leading radio DJ, David Rodigan and the founder and owner of Soul Jazz records, Stuart Baker, will be sharing their thoughts, insight and experiences at a unique event taking place on …<\/p>\n
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\nArranged by the Urban Enterprise Network (UEN), Respect; The History of reggae and the \u2018sound system\u2019 culture in the UK will be an evening of visuals, photography, and panel style debate to discuss and highlight, the impact of reggae music, particularly the sound system culture in the UK. This event will look at the development of the roots and dub music movement in the UK, it\u2019s originators, influences, its impact from a social perspective, and how the culture of reggae music is viewed today.<\/p>\n
\n\u00b7 What has been the cultural significance of reggae and dub music on urban culture
\n\u00b7 How can those in the music industry help to address and alleviate some of the negative stereotypes associated with reggae music
\n\u00b7 Where are the next generation of reggae music\u2019s pioneers?<\/p>\n
\n\u00b7 This event will be delivered through the UEN\u2019s music subsidiary \u2018Kaleidoscope \u2013 more than just the music\u2019
\n\u00b7 Kaleidoscope will deliver a programme of activities which highlights and celebrates various aspects of London\u2019s success and diversity, though linking activities with music.<\/p>\n
\nSoul Jazz has been described as \u201cdistribution powerhouse\u201d, with an outstanding collection of both new and rare music, from reggae, jazz and world music, to electronic, deep jazz, punk, funk, gospel groove, east coast house, Chicago soul, ska and many other styles of music through its diverse catalogue.<\/p>\n
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