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Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne

Rebel Rockers with Native Wayne

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 Rebel Rockers podcast is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Jamaican music—through reggae, dub, dancehall and beyond. Grammy-winning producer and radio personality Native Wayne Jobson is your guide to tales of the island’s iconic figures. We’ll dive into reggae’s rich history with interviews from the mavericks, underdogs, and pioneers who helped shape the genre. We’ll uncover stories from reggae’s origins to its transformation into the most popular force for social justice around the globe. From legendary Rebels like Bob Marley, Keith Richards, and Peter Tosh, to the vibrant Rockers of today, we’ll discover and celebrate the impact of Jamaica’s music and culture. So light your spliff, light up your chalice, and tune into the Rebel Rockers playlist. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.All rights reserved 2024 Music
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  • Ep. 12: Roots Reggae Legends & Rastafari History - Harrison Stafford Talks Groundation

    Ep. 12: Roots Reggae Legends & Rastafari History - Harrison Stafford Talks Groundation
    Jun 20 2025
    Maximum respect, Rebel Rockers massive—today’s session links arms with roots-reggae visionary Harrison Stafford of Groundation, tracing his analog-on-tape odyssey from the breakthrough 2002 “Hebron Gate” to 2022’s all-star LP “One Rock,” where Israel Vibration and The Abyssinians bless the grooves. In a vibey, improvisation-rich lime, Harrison breaks down jazz-soaked seven-minute riddims, the DIY label hustle he launched in ’98, and his mission to spotlight reggae elders—from Don Carlos to the Congos—while championing Rastafari history through the film Holding On to Jah. We reason on recording live to two-inch tape in Brussels, juggling worldwide festivals from São Paulo to Paris, and chanting down Babylon for 30 000 in Morocco, proving real instruments and conscious lyrics still mash up the dance. Plug in, feel the one-drop pulse, and catch the full groundation of reggae’s past, present, and future on the Rebel Rockers Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Ep. 11: Cat Coore - Third World Legend on Bob Marley's Fire, Stevie Wonder's Magic & Reggae's Global Beat

    Ep. 11: Cat Coore - Third World Legend on Bob Marley's Fire, Stevie Wonder's Magic & Reggae's Global Beat
    May 15 2025
    Alright, greetings and maximum respect, this is your host Native Wayne, and on this episode of Rebel Rockers, man, we had the absolute honor of choppin' it up with the legendary Cat Coore from Third World – a true national treasure of Jamaica! We dove deep into his musical roots, from his mother's classical influence to embracing reggae, the groundbreaking impact of Third World's first album, and the unforgettable, intense night playing alongside Bob Marley after the shooting. Cat also shared insights on the generational shift in reggae, with his son Shiah now jamming with Damian Marley, the magic of creating "Try Jah Love" with Stevie Wonder, and their wicked new cover of Sting's "Fields of Gold." We explored Third World's incredible live legacy and the enduring, worldwide power of Jamaican music. Ya mon, this is a deep dive into reggae history you cannot miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 10: Dr. Dread - Building the RAS Records Empire (Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse & More)

    Ep. 10: Dr. Dread - Building the RAS Records Empire (Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse & More)
    Apr 28 2025
    Maximum respect, Native Wayne here on Rebel Rockers, down in beautiful Ocho Rios, Jamaica! It was a serious honour to sit down with a true reggae legend, the great Dr. Dread, founder of the iconic RAS Records. Man, the stories this producer shared covering decades of crucial reggae history! We talked about everything – how he started the label after literally walking across Jamaica, bringing Israel Vibration back together, the absolute genius of artists like Gregory Isaacs, Steel Pulse, and Bunny Wailer (that Blackheart Man album!), the unexpected success of the Reggae For Kids series, and even the time he remixed Bob Dylan featuring Sly & Robbie. If you love reggae and want deep insights from the man who helped shape the sound and bring so many artists to the world, you have to check this reasoning. Yeah man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
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