Nite Nurse

 A recent photo of  Reggae PCRL DJ Nite Nurse. Who believe it or not, works for the NHS. Seen here with Pilot at staff reunion.

'Love-Doctor' Romie

 

Sorry no biographical information given as yet.

He has 3 FB profiles:- this seems most used:- Romie Facebook page

Trevor Ranks interview

 Deejay Paris Walker takes you on an insight into how the Modern Dancehall Reggae Music Industry was started in the UK, with this Interview with Pioneer and Birmingham , UK Deejay Legend Trevor Ranks. 

What makes Trevor Ranks a Pioneer of the Modern Dancehall Reggae Music Industry in Birmingham, is that he was involved in every aspect, of the Reggae Music Industry. Trevor Ranks has had a Glittering Retail Sales Career in shops such as Summit Records, Direct Link, Dance Rock Records and Now Generation Records selling thousands of vinyl records to the UK public throughout the 1980's and 1990's. 

Trevor Ranks, as Sound System Selector, for the Legendary Love "Inting" International Sound System, dominated a drew huge crowds to Blue Parties, Night Clubs and Concert Venues and as a Radio Deejay on Birmingham UK's First Black Community Radio Station PCRL Radio, launched the careers of numerous Birmingham Reggae Recording Artists. 

This is an interview that charts how it all came about .....

 

Cecil Morris @ Flatpack Cinema festival

 

During the 16th Flatpack Festival (17-22 May 2022) we had the pleasure of staging a conversation between Cecil Morris and Garry Stewart of Recognize Black Heritage & Culture. Since arriving in Birmingham from Jamaica in the early 60s, Cecil has been a musician, DJ and cultural entrepreneur for over fifty years. During the event he talked about the late-night film screenings he promoted at the Elite on Soho Road during the 1970s, and his role in setting up PCRL. This community pirate radio station was crucial to the city's Black community from its birth in the early 80s, surviving numerous raids by the DTI until it was finally closed down in 2004. The conversation formed part of Flatpack's Wonderland program, presented by the Birmingham 2022 Festival and supported by Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund. Cecil is a featured character within the Wonderland exhibition, which runs at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery until 30 October 2022. With thanks to the Mockingbird for hosting the event, and to Sima Gonsai for documenting it.

 

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Sandra Bee

𝐏𝐂𝐑𝐋 𝐃𝐉, 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐞, played dancehall, reggae & ragga music, shown here at the Porsche Club in 1995. Now found on Tellstream Dem on-line radio. Part of the Female Connection that was formed in 1991 and is the musical collaboration of Birmingham based Radio and Club DJ’s Sandra B and Lady Destiny. Both Ladies are of Jamaican origin which is where their deep understanding and love for Reggae and Dancehall music is rooted.

Female Connection play a variety of styles which include Reggae, Dancehall, Revival, R&B as well as Hip-Hop and Soul music, whereby they are at their best when it comes to playing dancehall music. Their unique playing style continues to attract interest also in the US and Jamaica. David Rodigan said about them : “… in 25 years I have not seen or heard any other more professional Female DJ’s ... “

Having started out as Radio DJ’s with regular shows for Enterprise Radio, Lazer FM, Metro Radio, P.C.R.L Radio, Lazer FM, Power FM, Unity FM and Galaxy Radio to name just some, Female Connection have progressed their careers as Club DJ’s winning many awards for best Female DJ Act. Performances alongside Shaka Demus & Pliers, David Rodian, General Levy, Mighty Spice, Marcia Griffith, Ken Booth, Tony Matterhorn, Method Man, Redman and many others have followed including juggling shows alongside international sound systems like Concrete Jungle and Budaddub Sound to name just a few. 

The Female Connection is a musical force to be reckoned with!

Lady Destiny

𝐏𝐂𝐑𝐋 𝐃𝐉 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲. Part of the Female Connection that was formed in 1991 and is the musical collaboration of Birmingham based Radio and Club DJ’s Sandra B and Lady Destiny. Both Ladies are of Jamaican origin which is where their deep understanding and love for Reggae and Dancehall music is rooted.

Female Connection play a variety of styles which include Reggae, Dancehall, Revival, R&B as well as Hip-Hop and Soul music, whereby they are at their best when it comes to playing dancehall music. Their unique playing style continues to attract interest also in the US and Jamaica. 

David Rodigan said about them : “… in 25 years I have not seen or heard any other more professional Female DJ’s ... “
Having started out as Radio DJ’s with regular shows for Enterprise Radio, Lazer FM, Metro Radio, P.C.R.L Radio, Lazer FM, Power FM, Unity FM and Galaxy Radio to name just some, Female Connection have progressed their careers as Club DJ’s winning many awards for best Female DJ Act. Performances alongside Shaka Demus & Pliers, David Rodian, General Levy, Mighty Spice, Marcia Griffith, Ken Booth, Tony Matterhorn, Method Man, Redman and many others have followed including juggling shows alongside international sound systems like Concrete Jungle and Budaddub Sound to name just a few. Now found in Sting radio. Photo: 1992. (Bio. from Facebook)