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  1. Play Dat Riddim, Mr Producer Man

    Brinsley Ford delves into the heartbeat that has driven Jamaican music for 40 years.

  2. 1962 and All That

    Brinsley Ford explores how independence helped shape the form of Jamaican music.

  3. Soon Come

    Brinsley Forde concludes his celebration of Jamaican music.

  4. Lively in the Dancehall

    Brinsley Forde traces the roots of dancehall, its music, its history and where it's at.

  5. Gal, Yuh Good... The Women of Reggae

    Brinsley Forde explores how women made an impact on Jamaican music.

  6. Nah Trust the Politician Man

    Brinsley Ford explores Jamaica's murky mix of music and politics.

  7. Chant Down Babylon: The Influence of Rasta

    Chant Down Babylon... The Influence of Rasta. Brinsley Forde considers its impact.

  8. Uptown Top Rankin'

    Brinsley Forde looks at how reggae and Jamaican music spread across the globe.