I&I on BBC London Sunday 6 March

Who was the most talented of the original Wailers? Peter, Bunny or Bob? Who was the most spiritual? Did smoking copious amounts of marijuana impair or enhance their creativity? Phone in to BBC London on Sunday 6 March at about 9.20pm and join the discussion with me and Dotun Adebayo


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7cn

What's Up with Rastamouse

Rastamouse takes the cheese. Been riffing on the joys of patois in the BBC's Rasta kids animation for Vintage Books.


http://www.vintage-books.co.uk/blog/Rastamousewhatsthefuss

I&I thanks Brixton Library

Thanks to Tim O'Dell and the team at Brixton Library for putting on such a richly rewarding and professional event last night. Esther Anderson and I had a blast. This was a perfect model for all public book readings. Lambeth Council please take note, this library is a treasure and must stay open.


Peace and Love,

Colin

I&I: The Natural Mystics reviewed in the Sunday Telegraph

A thoughtful review of I&I from the poet, John Gibbens, in the Sunday Telegraph.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/8313808/IandI-The-Natural-Mystics-by-Colin-Grant-review.html

Bob Marley: The Making of the Legend - Up on Vimeo

Esther Anderson has put an extract of her and Gian Godoy's film, Bob Marley: The Making of the Legend up on Vimeo. Here it is, a real treat.



http://vimeo.com/19876000

Reggae Stars Rise Up in BBC's Reggae Britannia

Reggae Britannia made a spirited attempt to position home-grown British Reggae in the history of pop music on BBC 4 last night. Good to see Pauline Black looking vibrant, and Linton Kwesi Johnson still with a burning flame in his eyes. Might have been interesting to riff on the idea of 'authentic' Reggae, and acts that made you cringe.... Hats off to BBC 4.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ydp83/Reggae_Britannia/

I&I at Brixton Library 16 Feb

At Brixton Library on Wednesday 16 Feb for a talk on I&I: The Natural Mystics, and a special screening of an extract from Esther Anderson and Gian Godoy's alluring documentary on Bob Marley. Some of the images captured by Esther have a poignant "home footage" feel to them. Bob's famous screwface countenance gives way to an unguarded, playful abandonment.


http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/LeisureCulture/Libraries/EventsInLibraries.htm

Where Have All the Rastas Gone?

Where Have All the Rastas Gone? Did it ever cross your mind? Take a peek at the latest editon of 'The Word' magazine and you'll find some answers in a feature I've written. It also includes a fascinating exploration of the role of John and Alan Lomax in early recordings of the Blues deep down in the Delta.


http://www.wo...rdmagazine.co.uk/latest

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Word 97 - March 2011
Word Magazine

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Bob Marley 66 today and I&I in the Observer

The Observer takes notice of I&I today. Lovely colour photo of the guys as teenagers.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/feb/06/i-and-i-the-natural-mystics-review

I & I: The Natural Mystics – Marley, Tosh and Wailer by Colin Grant – review | Music | The Observer

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A biography of the original Wailers – Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston – expertly charts the trio's impoverished beginnings and struggle for recognition, writes Neil Spencer

Irish Times gets to grips with I&I:The Natural Mystics

Hats off to the Irish Times for its comprehensive review of I&I today.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2011/0205/1224289031334.html

Getting up, standing up - The Irish Times - Sat, Feb 05, 2011

www.irishtimes.com

MUSIC:I & I: The Natural Mystics - Marley, Tosh & Wailer, By Colin Grant, Jonathan Cape, 305pp. £20

I&I - another London book review

The reviewer in Camden, north London 'gets' the book. More reviews due on the weekend


http://www.camdennewjournal.com/reviews/books/2011/feb/books-review-i-i-natural-mystics-marley-tosh-wailer-colin-grant

Bob Marley and I&I: thirty years after his death

BBC World Service arts programme, The Strand, have commissioned me to write and record a radio essay marking the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley's death. It's up now under Tuesday's edition.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/arts/

BBC World Service - Arts & Culture

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The Day Today for I&I:The Natural Mystics

So this is the day. I&I:The Natural Mystics is set free by the publishers at Random House, and let loose on the reading public. Over to you.

http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/catalog/book.htm?command=Search&db=main.txt&eqisbndata=0224086081

Metro review of I&I:The Natural Mystics

Give thanks to Siobhan Murphy in the UK News paper, Metro, for her rigorous engagement with the book. See page 36.

http://e-edition.metro.co.uk/2011/01/26/?p=36&keywords=colin%20grant&sh=true

Nemone and I&I on BBC 6 Music

Hitting the high notes of the Natural Mystics with Nemone on BBC 6 Music.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xp59d#synopsis

Robert Elms and I&I on BBC Radio London

Had a blast with Robert Elms on BBC Radio London today. The brother is one cool dude.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00d352t/Robert_Elms_With_Dr._Tom_Pey_Colin_Grant_Jonathan_Anderson_and_Edwin_Low_and_Anais_Mitchell/

BBC iPlayer - Robert Elms: With Dr. Tom Pey, Colin Grant

Henry Bonsu and I Part 1 of 2

Henry Bonsu and I in part 1 of our broadcasting double act. Check out part 2 on Tuesday on Colourful Radio

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150391258875347&oid=240375912427&comments&ref=mf

Sunday Times review I&I: The Natural Mystics

The Sunday Times has the first review of the Wailers book - Ian Thomson's focus is on the 'King of the Jamaican Vibe'.


http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/culture/books/non_fiction/article515759.ece

The Sunday Times

www.thesundaytimes.co.uk

BBC's Caribbean Magazine and Bob Marley's legacy

I & I in sync with the BBC. Laying down some of the Wailers' tracks on BBC's Caribbean Magazine. Find out the origin of 'I Shot the Sherriff'. Hear why nothing can beat 'Slave Driver', 'Equal Rights' and 'Black Heart Man'.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/caribbean/



BBCCaribbean.com
News Index

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Visit BBC Caribbean for a pan-Caribbean perspective on news, features and sport.

I&I phone-in on BBC West Midlands

 If you want to put a question to me about I&I: The Natural Mystics, you have a chance to do so on BBC radio WM (West Midlands) at 11pm tonight (GMT) on Joe Aldred's phone-in show, and then straight to bed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d72p

BBC - BBC WM Programmes - Joe Aldred

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News, views and topical issues for the West Midlands African and Caribbean communities.

Up All Night on BBC Radio 5 live

Up All Night on BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday 16 Jan. Early risers can hear me riffing with Dotun Adebayo about Bob, Peter & Bunny from 04:30am live or later on-line for those choosing the comforts of sleep and bed at that hour.




http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xj5jl

BBC - BBC Radio 5 live Programmes - Up All Night

First Outing on BBC radio for I&I

I&I: The Natural Mystics: Marley, Tosh and Wailer in discussion with Becky Want on BBC radio Manchester this afternoon.
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7x3

I&I: The Natural Mystics in The Times

So, first blood to The Times. More of a mention than a review, but at least no carping, and still just under three weeks to publication.
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/arts/books/non-fiction/article2865355.ece