We’re diggin’ deep into the Roots of Rhythm — Born in Gospel!
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #37
This week your curator of cool tracks features music, from The Andrew Sisters, Wynonie Harris, Doris Day of all people, and Do wop from The Cliques amongst others
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #36
Another crazy mixed up selection of tunes taken from the archives here in Hep Towers deep in the forests of Gwent in South Wales. You’ll be hearing another eclectic mix, including tracks from Harry the Hipster, Ruth Brown, Joe Turner and Frankie Vaughn
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #35
Featuring Tracks from Johnny Guitar Watson, Howlin Wolf, Nina Simone, Helen Humes, The Nightriders and many more.
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #34
Another hour delving into the Rythm and Roots archives here in Hep Towers
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Discounted tickets for Retrofestival 2026 are now on sale up until 31st December 2025.
Pat Reyfords Symphony Five, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys and many more including yours truly in the Spitfire Pavillion.
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Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #33
Another selection from the archives here in Hep Towers. From Slim Harpo to Sugar Pie DeSanto and everything inbetween and around
First aired on Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Radio
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #32
Another mix of tracks of my choosing. No theme, just a selection from the archives here in Hep Towers. From Andy Kirk to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and everything inbetween and around.
Mina “Nessuno”
Included in this weeks show Rhythm & Roots #31, Mina (known as the Queen of the screamers at the time) with Nessuno originally recorded in 1959. Here is the “Nessuno” clip from the Italian musial comedy movie called “Howlers in the Dock”. The full 1960 film can be found HERE.
Rhythm ‘n’ Roots Radio Show #31
A jumpin, jiving, dipping and diving roller coaster of an hour.
DJ Reverend Hep 