Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson goes to the heart of Cuba’s thumping rumba scene
Roots of club culture — Afro-Cuban rumba’s pumping rhythms have influenced house, hip hop, jazz and beyond. Musical explorer Gilles Peterson followed the rumba beat all the way to Havana for new new album and documentary that explores the genre’s huge impact.
Written by: Natalie Howard
Tributes to the late great J Dilla
Detroit hip hop’s finest son — Original tributes to the late great J Dilla from DJs, producers and music writers, including Gilles Peterson, Spin Doctor and more.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
Champion of progressive music Gilles Peterson on his early years
Roots and heritage — Pirate radio, mad jazz and acid house took DJ and tastemaker Gilles Peterson to where he is today.
Written by: Alex King
Anushka make it clear that genre is increasingly meaningless
Genre-busting Brighton duo — Anushka’s sonic kaleidoscope absorbs everything from 50s doo-wop to wonky house and beyond.
Written by: Alex King