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 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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