In this episode of the TOWNSOUNDS Oral History Podcast host Sam Hodgson will be finding out about the well documented and highly influential soundsystem and reggae music scene in Huddersfield. Sam will explore this topic in a unique, new way.

Firstly, this will be through the voices of local people involved in soundsystem. From the people that know it first hand, he’ll find out about Armagideon Soundsystem, Axis Valv-a-tron, Zion Inna Vision, Likkle Warrior HiFi, Jah Amharic and Black Hudu. Sam will also speak to an MC on the scene.

The way that Sam will find out about reggae soundsystem is through the process of putting it on - building the systems and amps, organising and promoting the night, and through the understanding of soundsystem nights themselves.

As part of this exploration, Jeff Lewis will tell us all about Hans Alfred Mathias from Matamp. Learn about the technology, the history, and some funny anecdotes.

The original music in this episode appears with the kind and express permission of the artists:

00:00 ‘TOWNSOUNDS Reggae Style’ by Sam Hodgson

05:10 - ‘General Reggae Guitar’ by Sam Hodgson

11:23 - Armagideon Soundsystem at Cambridge Road Baths

16:49 - Improvised MCing by Ras Sis Highness

19:35 - ‘Carolina My Love’ by Abz Jaxon

27:10 - ‘Worries in the Dance’ by Simply Dread

28:40 - ‘Worries in the Dance’ by Simply Dread

29:05 - A brand new track from Mighty Funkhouser

30:50 - ‘This Thing’ by Mighty Funkhouser

32:53 - Abatimbo Burundi Drummers