Guardian Music — Veteran DJ shares some of his favourite music. 'If you love reggae, you've got to love soul,' he saysFrom his original shows on Radio London and Capital to his new Sunday show on Kiss FM, a series on Radio 2, up to four gigs a week, and now Dubwize ... more info

XLR8R — Over the past few summers, the bucolic seaside fishing village of Sète has served as the site of the Worldwide Festival. Converging on this town in the South of France, rave tourists from around the globe celebrate electronic sounds of all stripes, ... more info

Guardian Music — The UK's reggae community recall their friend, the Cockney TranslatorBritain's reggae community burned their illusions a long time ago but right across the spectrum there is wave of shock at the way David Emmanuel, best known as Smiley Culture, died ... more info

XLR8R — Reggae has a lot of icons—but probably only one who's white, British, and looks like "a dentist or an accountant" (his words, not ours). The legendary selector David "Ram Jam" Rodigan worked his way through record shops and school dances befor... more info

Altsounds — Reggae stars Tarrus Riley and David Rodigan got O2 Your Country Live 2010 off to a flying start last night at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. Braving the autumn weather, attendees were already queuing down the road before doors opened giving the proceedi... more info

XLR8R — Back in September, the Crooked Tongues webstore/blog/shoe-fetishist hub celebrated its 10th anniversary in a big way. A large barbecue was orchestrated with a gaggle of excellent DJs recruited to keep the dancefloor hyped in their own ways. Certainly... more info

XLR8R — Looks like London's Fabric club and mix series is getting back to its roots for a change—roots reggae, that is. For FABRICLIVE 54, DJ, MC, and all-around character David "Ram Jam" Rodigan will be inside the place, handling all selector duties ... more info

Altsounds — *O2 YOUR COUNTRY LIVE 2010* 8TH - 11TH NOVEMBER @ O2 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON 14TH NOVEMBER @ O2 ACADEMY, LIVERPOOL 16TH NOVEMBER @ O2 ACADEMY, BIRMINGHAM 18TH NOVEMBER @ O2 ABC, GLASGOW *O2 Your Country ... more info

Guardian Music — From her legendary request show to her leadership among other DJs, Annie remains a shining example of a BBC broadcasterI've grown up with Annie Nightingale – first as a fan listening to her on Radio 1, then in my first BBC producer job I managed he... more info