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DJ Derek

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DJ Derek is a world renowned reggae lover. Hailing from Bristol's St Paul's area, Derek has spent most of his adult life soaked in the culture of the West Indian immigrants that arrived in England in the late 50's/early 60's. Derek can be found in one of three places; in a Wetherspoon's pub (he's been to every one in the country), on a bus (he's travelled every National Express route in the country) or blasting out some killer tunes at one of his many gigs around the UK. This short documentary was shot by Jamie Foord & Russell Smith.

http://vimeo.com/1758371

DJ Derek

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Fantastic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqmjWCk36C8
Honest Joe
2009-06-08 15:43:58

great! fantastic! Love it! But where the hell is the second part?! It juts stops in the middle of the sentence at 8:14 - where can I see the rest of the film?!
stf
2009-06-09 10:34:49

Absolutely brilliant, I want to see the rest, please....
Lisa
2009-06-09 14:41:42

You can watch the second part of the doc here: http://vimeo.com/1758440
You can also check out other work from Grand Finale here: http://www.grandfinale.tv
GF.
Grand Finale
2009-06-09 14:51:53

Oh lovely stuff Derek.....I danced to your tunes and chatted a while with you one Womad, years ago. Great to see you still putting the music out there! ceebee
caroline
2009-06-09 15:28:24

I love this guy, I saw him at big chill and would follow him to the ends of the earth just to feel the party vibe he makes!

My friends love him... Gate crashing partys that he has played at...

He has to be some sort of God!

LOL!

DJ Del.... Your GREAT!
Jemima Elijah
2009-06-09 15:44:42

that is a real DJ! passion, you can hear it in his voice! such a shame vinyl and characters like this are being shoved aside for cd's, tight t-shirts and glowing hair....

dj derek - legend
john
2009-06-10 01:30:12

Great documentary.
DJ Derek is a legend and the ultimate good vibe DJ.
I have probably spent a week of my life dancing to him at clubs and festivals.
To hear him talk about his life and influences is fascinating.
BIG UP DJ DEREK!
Nick
2009-06-10 09:43:35

yes! One of Bristol's many hidden gems.

Big up Bristol crew!
kieran
2009-08-06 10:25:53

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