absolute legend! His lyrics, His music with the Dennis Bovel band!! Thoughtful critics to political issues and of corse a well balanced opinion about the Rasta Movent. There are only a few of this men so wel spoken. I met him once in Eindhoven ( Netherlands) in litarair cafe "de Leeuwerik" on "Het stratumseind" in 1979 (i gues) No band , no music but while he was reading i could hear hte music. Hope he will be with us for a long ,long time!! more Time...
This man! Love his view, words , voice and personality. Politics have never been a carreer, it was activism". BAM! I saw him in concert and was captivated from the first moment. LKJ Thank you!
I. Love. LKJ. No. Comparison Jamaica’s. A. Beautiful. Island. I. Know. Your. Pain. I. Too. Was. Moved to a. Very. Different. Environment. As a. Child. And. Feel. Your. Pain. It. Always. Makes. Me wonder. If. I’d. Had. A. Better. Life. If. I’d. Stayed. Where I. Began. Thanks. For. Posting. Love. And. Respect. 💚💛❤️
I’m a big fan of LKJ’s work and have been since about 1980. I have a sheaf of his vinyl albums. This led me to being his chauffeur and guide when he played a festival in Switzerland in probably 1989. But I was a little disappointed with the man when I met him and this interview does nothing to change my opinion. His entire life's work has been about his experience as a black man in a predominantly white country and seemingly how unhappy that experience has been, from the very first underwhelming day in the UK - grey with rubbish houses. He is condescending to the interviewer and you can’t help feeling an undercurrent of racism towards a white guy. His superbly musical voice, you should know, is not his only voice, just the only voice he is recorded using. When I met him, I was amazed that he spoke with a strong south London accent, as was only to be expected, really, for someone who came to the country aged 9. He would talk to Denis Bovell in this everyday voice, and then when they didn’t want me to understand something, would switch into Jamaican patois - quite rude. As a huge reggae fan, I asked him if he could recommend any books on Rastafarianism for my general education. “What do you want to know about that for?” he asked dismissively, as if the white middle-class kid had no right to be concerned with subjects that had nothing to do with him. When I took him to about the only restaurant that was still open after the gig at 11 pm (this was 1980s Lausanne, not London) which is a Middle-Eastern restaurant, he moaned “Why do people always think that I want to eat the black man’s food?” No, Linton, there just aren’t any fondue restaurants open at this hour. He wasn’t unpleasant, just quite cold and standoffish which is how he comes over in this interview. I suspect him of being every bit as racist as the people his work spends its time justifiably lambasting. Now, John Kpaiye, his guitarist, was a great guy - super friendly who I really enjoyed chatting to. I can understand that stars on tour don’t necessarily want to engage and I’ve always cut LKJ some slack for that, but watching this interview just made me think that perhaps he doesn’t want to engage with white people at all, as if their enthusiasm for his culture and music is irksome to him. Perhaps he should have lived his life in Jamaica, when he was old enough to return there, where he might have been happier. I’m also not entirely convinced that the far greater integration of the black community into British society has come about only as a result of confrontation and struggle but is far more likely to be a result of multiculturalism in schools where kids from all sorts of ethnic communities grow up together. LKJ sounds a bit like a 1970s Marxist who just hasn’t moved on. Just another example of a gulf between the art and the artist - there are plenty of them. That said, it doesn't influence my enjoyment of his poetry and records.
I have allways been a big fan of LKJ since the first trycks from Forces of Victory and LKJ in So great music and poem from all his records and great musicians as mr Dennis Bovell
Been a fan of LKJ since hearing number 1 in about 1980. Happily seen him perform in Australia. Great interview. I am in awe of his talent, intellect and insight,
My introduction of LKJ was by 'In Concert with the Dub Band' 1985, and I was hooked! As intense as LKJ's music is, the history of Racism mentioned in "In Concert...' album towards Blacks in the UK was deeply disturbing and educational. I saw LKJ in concert, after the first show was cancelled due to a Blizzard in Boston.
The Legendary LKJ on a channel with so few subscribers and views... So sad. I love you LKJ, peace and love forever. Edit: Forgive me Franklin, I should emphasize that: you deserve a lot of praise for this interview.
listen to the answer, "so yah dont repeat ya selv" -- love LKJ , for ever, get the BOOK - TIME COME -MUST READ , and give praise now when he is alive and can enjoy it with us all -- BLESS UP !!
Good interview. LKJ looking like a Black Lenin. I remember when he came to bham uk in the ealrly 80s and was speaking to us youth and he was asked a question about Haile Selassie and Johnson was very dismissive of him and i'll be honest that put a lot off us off him and i was a big fan and he is tremendously talented but we youths back then who were for Rastafari, we left people like LKJ to the "chattering classes" and moved on; that Black Marxism (a Black version of a European philosophy) of the 60s and 70s was not for us
Thank you! Back in the day this one line made such a strong impression on me. Never forgot it or the beautiful friends I met at the time who introduced me to so many wonder-filled people, places, and things that absolutely changed my life! 😊
A Man, an Artist always on the front line. His works will forever be a teaching for the next generations. This is his true legacy. A milestone, today we know, indestructible and crucial. JAH guide
Thanks for your music, ist so good to fihgt for the right...
A true legend and inspiration. His work should be taught at schools.
yeah man!!!
absolute legend! His lyrics, His music with the Dennis Bovel band!!
Thoughtful critics to political issues and of corse a well balanced opinion about the Rasta Movent.
There are only a few of this men so wel spoken.
I met him once in Eindhoven ( Netherlands) in litarair cafe "de Leeuwerik" on "Het stratumseind" in 1979 (i gues)
No band , no music but while he was reading i could hear hte music.
Hope he will be with us for a long ,long time!! more Time...
Great man he is, would have truly want to see Sony Lettah turn into a great movie.
I woke up the other day with in my mind 'england is a bitch..' so i played it, its a great poem, and i grew up with it❤❤❤
Living legend and a vital piece of the foundation of reggae roots culture.
This man!
Love his view, words , voice and personality.
Politics have never been a carreer, it was activism". BAM!
I saw him in concert and was captivated from the first moment. LKJ Thank you!
yeah! maximum respect!!
Di Eagle An’ Di Bear… LKJ is a living legend, author of so many masterpieces and always politically illuminating
I. Love. LKJ. No. Comparison Jamaica’s. A. Beautiful. Island. I. Know. Your. Pain. I. Too. Was. Moved to a. Very. Different. Environment. As a. Child. And. Feel. Your. Pain. It. Always. Makes. Me wonder. If. I’d. Had. A. Better. Life. If. I’d. Stayed. Where I. Began. Thanks. For. Posting. Love. And. Respect. 💚💛❤️
LKJ have many fans in Serbia.
wow! bless up man!
Good to see he's doing well...still listen to Bass culture Dread beat and blood and Forces of victory often.
yeah, bass culture is atemporal!
I enjoyed the interview a lot, and I am one of his fans. ✌🏾
yes bredda, subscribe in channel please, JAH bless!!!
I’m a big fan of LKJ’s work and have been since about 1980. I have a sheaf of his vinyl albums. This led me to being his chauffeur and guide when he played a festival in Switzerland in probably 1989. But I was a little disappointed with the man when I met him and this interview does nothing to change my opinion.
His entire life's work has been about his experience as a black man in a predominantly white country and seemingly how unhappy that experience has been, from the very first underwhelming day in the UK - grey with rubbish houses. He is condescending to the interviewer and you can’t help feeling an undercurrent of racism towards a white guy.
His superbly musical voice, you should know, is not his only voice, just the only voice he is recorded using. When I met him, I was amazed that he spoke with a strong south London accent, as was only to be expected, really, for someone who came to the country aged 9. He would talk to Denis Bovell in this everyday voice, and then when they didn’t want me to understand something, would switch into Jamaican patois - quite rude.
As a huge reggae fan, I asked him if he could recommend any books on Rastafarianism for my general education. “What do you want to know about that for?” he asked dismissively, as if the white middle-class kid had no right to be concerned with subjects that had nothing to do with him. When I took him to about the only restaurant that was still open after the gig at 11 pm (this was 1980s Lausanne, not London) which is a Middle-Eastern restaurant, he moaned “Why do people always think that I want to eat the black man’s food?” No, Linton, there just aren’t any fondue restaurants open at this hour.
He wasn’t unpleasant, just quite cold and standoffish which is how he comes over in this interview. I suspect him of being every bit as racist as the people his work spends its time justifiably lambasting. Now, John Kpaiye, his guitarist, was a great guy - super friendly who I really enjoyed chatting to. I can understand that stars on tour don’t necessarily want to engage and I’ve always cut LKJ some slack for that, but watching this interview just made me think that perhaps he doesn’t want to engage with white people at all, as if their enthusiasm for his culture and music is irksome to him. Perhaps he should have lived his life in Jamaica, when he was old enough to return there, where he might have been happier.
I’m also not entirely convinced that the far greater integration of the black community into British society has come about only as a result of confrontation and struggle but is far more likely to be a result of multiculturalism in schools where kids from all sorts of ethnic communities grow up together. LKJ sounds a bit like a 1970s Marxist who just hasn’t moved on.
Just another example of a gulf between the art and the artist - there are plenty of them. That said, it doesn't influence my enjoyment of his poetry and records.
yeah man! great! big up!
I have allways been a big fan of LKJ since the first trycks from Forces of Victory and LKJ in So great music and poem from all his records and great musicians as mr Dennis Bovell
LKJ in Dub...
Legend young people of today should look up to and Learn
Street 66, l love LKJ since 80 's
Been a fan of LKJ since hearing number 1 in about 1980. Happily seen him perform in Australia. Great interview. I am in awe of his talent, intellect and insight,
bless up!
7.48. "Listen to the answers so you don't have to repeat the questions". Gwan Linton tell him.
So much respect for this man. Appreciate all the name dropping, a lot of new tabs on my browser now
Bass Culture!
Yes brother, great legend!
A very eloquent and informative interview. Thanks for posting.
yeah! bless up brother!
great interview! guess, thats the first time, i saw linton loughing... ;)
(listen to my answer, so you dont have to repeat your questions..)
My introduction of LKJ was by 'In Concert with the Dub Band' 1985, and I was hooked!
As intense as LKJ's music is, the history of Racism mentioned in "In Concert...' album towards Blacks in the UK was deeply disturbing and educational.
I saw LKJ in concert, after the first show was cancelled due to a Blizzard in Boston.
The Legendary LKJ on a channel with so few subscribers and views... So sad. I love you LKJ, peace and love forever.
Edit: Forgive me Franklin, I should emphasize that: you deserve a lot of praise for this interview.
yeah man! give thanks!!! blessed love!!
listen to the answer, "so yah dont repeat ya selv" -- love LKJ , for ever, get the BOOK - TIME COME -MUST READ , and give praise now when he is alive and can enjoy it with us all -- BLESS UP !!
Thanks for this video , the first time i heard linton music , they got through me , his music is different and nice to listen .
respect! bless!
Good interview. LKJ looking like a Black Lenin. I remember when he came to bham uk in the ealrly 80s and was speaking to us youth and he was asked a question about Haile Selassie and Johnson was very dismissive of him and i'll be honest that put a lot off us off him and i was a big fan and he is tremendously talented but we youths back then who were for Rastafari, we left people like LKJ to the "chattering classes" and moved on; that Black Marxism (a Black version of a European philosophy) of the 60s and 70s was not for us
Musically brilliant.
❤️ LKJ ❤️
Truly a great inspiration on my bass and mind
Huge Fan for years, have never seen an interview. Thank you.
yeah man! enjoy! bless up!
Real legend.... This man is my grandfather brother, never get to meet him yet. I listen his work every day and hope one day I will meet him.
yes! big up!
"... madness, madness, war!" 😊
Thank you! Back in the day this one line made such a strong impression on me. Never forgot it or the beautiful friends I met at the time who introduced me to so many wonder-filled people, places, and things that absolutely changed my life! 😊
How is it that so many men remain so handsome at an advanced age? Well fit!
Gonna see him talk in London this week. Can't wait 🙂
I love this man. I love you, Linton Kwesi Johnson. 💖
respect!!! bless!!!
What a deep, beautiful human being
A Man, an Artist always on the front line.
His works will forever be a teaching for the next generations.
This is his true legacy. A milestone, today we know, indestructible and crucial.
JAH guide
yeah man, blessed love!!!
This man is culture. Great Fan.
if we put this guy on postage stamps, we live in true hamony, the rest is history
So important to heard mister LKJ. That noisy sound in the back mmm...
his voice 🙂
Love❤❤❤❤
What a life , he's a source of hope for poor one .
bless!
THE ROOTS ❤❤❤
❤💛💚❤💛💚❤💛💚
Let me tell you what dem do to Jim
My first recollection of LKJ when I was young was Englan is a Bitch and just went on from there.
yeah! big up!