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Jan. 23, 2021

Errol Linton interview

Errol Linton interview

Errol Linton is a south London boy, with roots in Jamaica. His brand of ‘Brixton Blues’ music merges his Caribbean heritage with his love for the blues to create a distinctive reggae-infused form of blues.
Starting out busking on the streets of London, Errol was noticed by BBC Producer John Walters, who made a documentary about him. This led on to some airplay on BBC Radio. Errol built on this early success and has released a number of albums since the early 1990s. 
His two most recent albums have been released to critical acclaim, with the latest one, No Entry, recorded with a live feel.  


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Links:
Errol's website:
http://errollinton.com/

Videos:
Documentary on Errol by BBC:
https://youtu.be/xQCaLPw0efo

Howlin’ For My Darlin’
https://youtu.be/B9OYyvqUIN8

Paul Jones BBC Blues Radio show:
https://youtu.be/fnYzCvAILbM

Busking on London Underground:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG91oY8ogH0

Errol's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp8y2HN77CmkYXZZI0V_9Q


Music:
Listen to Errol’s “Live In London” album here:
https://www.brassdogrecords.com/live-in-london-a

Chad Jackson remix of Rain In Your Life:
https://www.brassdogrecords.com/chad-jackson-remix


Harmonica in Jamaican music:
http://jamminjasounds.blogspot.com/2007/05/harmonica-in-jamaican-music.html


Podcast website:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com

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Spotify Playlist:
Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQ

Podcast sponsors:
This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS
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