Gregory Isaacs, The Godfather of Reggae

Last night, BBC Radio 2 gifted the airwaves with an hour long documentary on ‘Gregory Isaacs, The Godfather of Reggae’.

Taking listeners on an immersive journey into the life and legacy of the ‘Cool Ruler’, the show documents Isaacs and his humble beginnings through to following his rapid rise to stardom.

With interviews from Reggae icons including the likes of David Rodigan and David Katz, awe-inspiring anecdotes recount his collaborations with renowned producers like Sly & Robbie and the faces he encountered along the way.

If you weren’t lucky enough to catch the show, there’s no need to worry. You can stream ‘Gregory Isaacs, The Godfather of Reggae’ on BBC iPlayer now.