Homegrown with G Cole, 17 November 2025

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 Mambazo. This happened during the filming of a Channel 4 pilot show called The White Room sometime in the early nineties, and everyone present that day felt the power of their performance.