CKUT Podcasts

This is the final episode of a 12 part series looking at the life and work of Lee Scratch Perry "the last chapter - the living dub". The series was produced by Khalid M'Seffar and aired on Funky Revolutions on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal 2021-22.

In this episode we talk to Dr Anthony "Gabby" Carter aka Mighty Gabby Cultural Ambassador for the islands of Barbados and beloved Calypsonian Folk Singer and personal idol of Dru. Howard Stretch Carr and Dru of West Indian Rhythms with DJ Nichols part of the Quarantine Conversations that aired on CKUT 90.3fm Jan 2022

Part Eleven in a tribute to the late great Lee Scratch Perry produced by Khalid M'Seffar with commentary by DJ/ Producer MossMan aired Feb 2022 on Funky Revolutions on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal

The sudden passing of Love Man Kent, Calypsonian performer in Montreal and Toronto brought members of the community together to reminisce and share their grief. Hosted by Howard Stretch Carr, Dru and special host Pat Dillon Moore of Bhum Bhum Tyme Radio . Jan 08 West Indian Rhythms CKUT 90.3fm Quarantine Conversations

Janice Dayle, JD to most of us, came to CKUT as a McGill Student before the station got its FM license and started the very first reggae radio show "Positive Vibes" which continues to air to this day. A mother, educator, dancer, HIV activist, and gift of gab promoter of reggae culture. Aired on West Indian Rhythms with your host Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal

Part 10 in an in depth look at the life and creative works of Lee Scratch Perry, that aired Jan 29 2022 on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal. Produced by Khalid M'Seffar with contributions from DJ Mossman

Ed Robinson and Joanna Marie join hosts Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru for a Quarantine Conversation on West Indian Rhythms on CKUT 903.fm in Montreal Dec 18 2021

Dr Carlene Davis joins Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru for a conversation on CKUT's West Indian Rhythms Sat Dec 11 2021. Part of the Quarantine Conversations series.

Part 9 in a tribute to the late and great Lee Scratch Perry produced by Khalid M'Seffar aired Jan 22 2022 on Funky Revolutions on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal

Part 8 in a Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry that aired on Funky Revolutions on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal Dec 2021. Produced by Khalid M'Seffar. Khalid speaks in french at the beginning of the episode but switches to english later on.

Part 7 in a tribute to Lee Scratch Perry aired November 2021 on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal, on the radio show Funky Revolutions produced by Khalid M'Seffar.

Soca artist Jus D from Barbados joins Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru on West Indian Rhythms Dec 4 2021 Part of the Quarantine Conversations airing on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal.

Originally from St. Lucia now residing in Montreal, Calypsonian Dennis James joins Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru for a conversation. Part of the Quarantine Conversations on West Indian Rhythm on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal.

John Doe was a very popular broadcaster with Hott 95.3fm in Barbados. His life inspired djs across the Caribbean and right up to Montreal and beyond. Dru gathers his friends for a special tribute that aired Nov 13th as part of West Indian Rhythms "Quarantine Conversations" with host Howard Stretch Carr on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal.

Jamaican born, currently residing in Toronto, Tony Anthony joins Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru for a Quarantine Conversation Nov 6th 2021 on West Indian Rhythms, CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal.

ST. Vincent Soca artist Dynamite joins Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru for a conversation on West Indian Rhythms CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal. Part of the Quarantine Conversation series that aired Oct 30 2021.

Part 5 in the exploration of the career of Lee Scratch Perry produced by Khalid M'Seffar and aired on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal November 2021 on the radio show Funky Revolutions

Part six in the exploration of the career of artist Lee Scratch Perry which aired on CKUT 90.3fm. Produced by Khalid M'Seffar, Funky Revolutions November 2021

For this edition of West Indian Rhythms Quarantine Conversations we speak with George Nooks, aka Prince Mohammed (split personality DJ name0 . Howard "Stretch" Carr cover the expanse of his career and play tracks of his new release. Worked with Joe Gibbs amongst others Aired on CKUT 90.3 fm in Montreal Oct 2021

Montreal's beloved Jah Cutta in conversation with Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru on CKUT 90.3fm. Cutta takes us back to his early days in Jamaica and then in Montreal LaSalle High School right up to today. Part of the Quarantine Conversations October 2021

Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru speak to Red Plastic Bag (Stedson Wiltshire) Calypso Monarch from Barbados. Part of the Quarantine Conversations that aired on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal Sept 18 2021

Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru speak to Jimmy Reid. Jamaican born residing in Toronto and winner of the Canadian Reggae Music Award (2000). Part of the Quarantine Conversations on West Indian Rhythms on CKUT 90.3fm in Montreal.

Part four of an exploration of the career of Lee Scratch Perry airing on CKUT's Funky Revolutions Nov 2021.

Montreal's Ms Diva, in conversation with Uncle Stretch Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru on West Indian Rhythms. Part of the Quarantine Conversations August 28 2021

Trinidadian Calypsonian Edwin "Crazy" Ayoung in conversation with Howard "Stretch" Carr and Dru on West Indian Rhythms on CKUT 90.3fm. Part of the Quarantine Conversations took place Aug 21 2021