John Masouri

Many thanks to Robert Elms of Radio London for having me as a guest on his show and helping promote Steppin' Razor Remaster - my latest book with Omnibus Press, and a welcome new edition of my 2013 biography of the late, great Peter Tosh.

My deepest thanks to David Rodigan for his generous comments about my latest book - Steppin' Razor Remaster - on BBC 1 Xtra the other Sunday. David's articles in Black Echoes during the early 1980s were the original inspiration for me wanting to write about reggae music and his thoughts and opinions about my own work still mean the world to me.

Many thanks to Jamz Supernova for being the perfect host on her Radio 6 Music show, broadcast on 18 February 2026.

I'd like to thank the organisers of the Miami Book Fair for inviting me to this month's event, and for making my visit so memorable. I enjoyed every moment, the arrangements were first class and there were so many stalls and events to share and inspire. My actual presentation on the final day was well attended, and fellow writer Randall Grass was the perfect host!

Many thanks to Lisa B and The Voice of the Caribbean radio for inviting me to share stories from my book Pressure Drop: Reggae in the Seventies. You were the perfect host!

Garage to Stadiums is a podcast for true music fans — the ones who want more than just headlines and hype. This show is for listeners who care about the full story behind the artists: their childhoods, musical influences, early gigs, personal battles, journey to stadium-level fame and the drama in between. This particular edition is devoted to Bob Marley, and draws heavily upon material included in my book Simmer Down: Marley-Tosh-Livingston, published by Jook Joint Press.

I had a great interview with Miami based radio presenter G Cole whilst in the city for the Miami Book Fair. A week later, Jimmy Cliff passed away, leaving millions of us reggae fans mourning the loss of this iconic artist. I had the honour of meeting and interviewing him numerous times over the years, and one of the most memorable musical events I've ever witnessed was his spontaneous rendition of Many Rivers To Cross , shared with South African harmony group Ladysmith Black

I'm honoured that Uncut Magazine have named Pressure Drop: Reggae In The Seventies as their No.4 choice in Best Music Books Of The Year....

It was an honour being asked to appear at The Little Theatre in Brighton's Dome during Black History Month, where I gave a presentation...

It's always a pleasure to appear in my former hometown of Brighton and the Great Eastern on Trafalgar Street is a favourite haunt of the...