Wishing a very happy birthday to the legend that is Dennis Bovell, born 22nd May 1953.
To celebrate, here's a selection of seven classic tunes, compositions and covers, most of them live performances, many taking familiar songs in different directions, all of them a testament to Dennis' brilliance whether his hands are on the mic, the strings of a guitar or at the controls.
Champion (Live @ RDH Hi-Fi Sound System, Dub Camp Festival, Joué-sur-Erdre, France): Dennis Bovell (2019)
Guide Us Jah (Live @ Concerts For The People Of Kampuchea, Hammersmith Odeon, London): Matumbi (1979)
After Tonight (Live @ Southbank Centre, London) (Cover of Matumbi): Dennis Bovell & Reggae Choir (2021)
Caught You In a Lie (Cover of Robert Parker): Dennis Bovell (2022)
Silly Games (Akoustik Version) (Cover of Janet Kay): Dennis Bovell (2020)
Pretender (Live @ Wetlands, New York): Dennis Bovell & The Dub Band (1990)
Choose Me (Soho Radio Vinyl Session)L Dennis Bovell & Ruben Fox (2021)
And the cherry on top is Dennis performing a 40-minute live set at Rough Trade East in London for Record Store Day in 2022.
You may not hear anything more life affirming today.
Have a great one, DB!
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