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Deb Grant

London

Columnist at The Big Issue

Presenter at Jazz-FM

Presenter at BBC Radio 6 Music

Co-Host at What Goes Around?

DJ. Dubliner. Radio host @bbc6music. Columnist @bigissue. Co-host @whatgoespod.

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  • Why Louis Armstrong is the defining figure of the 20th century

    1 week ago | bigissue.com | Deb Grant

    Music Ricky Riccardi's new book focuses on how Armstrong got to make his recordings in the 1920s – some of the most influential music ever created “I’m all Armstrong, all the time!” is how Ricky Riccardi neatly describes his obsession to me, on a call from his home in New York.

  • Do You Have the Five Components of an Effective Leader?

    2 weeks ago | bizneworleans.com | Deb Grant

    Assuming a leadership role doesn’t automatically make you a leader. Too many people think leadership is easy. It’s not. Leadership is a complex tapestry woven from vision, strategy, engagement and the ability to be inclusive and to bring others along. It is a dynamic process that transcends the mere acquisition of a title or position, demanding a commitment to guiding and inspiring those around you. Vision: A Better FutureCentral to authentic leadership is vision.

  • Alabaster DePlume: 'I want to make music that the world invents an insult for'

    1 month ago | bigissue.com | Deb Grant

    Skip to header Skip to main content Get 8 issues for only £9.99 - delivered to your door Music DePlume’s music shares an improvisational spirit with both jazz and folk, but defies categorisation “It’s kind of you to spend your time listening,” is the first thing Alabaster DePlume says on receipt of my questions for this piece.

  • Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London

    2 months ago | bigissue.com | Deb Grant

    Music The Hammond organ pioneer is to be given his dues in a new documentary After 60 years in the business, Brian Auger, keyboardist, composer, ferocious Hammond organ player and commander of the Oblivion Express, seems to finally be getting his flowers. This is in part due to the gradual reissuing of his vast back catalogue by his friend, manager and Soul Bank label boss Greg Boraman over the past few years.

  • Celebrating Brian Auger, the nexus of Swinging London

    2 months ago | shorturl.at | Deb Grant

    Music The Hammond organ pioneer is to be given his dues in a new documentary After 60 years in the business, Brian Auger, keyboardist, composer, ferocious Hammond organ player and commander of the Oblivion Express, seems to finally be getting his flowers. This is in part due to the gradual reissuing of his vast back catalogue by his friend, manager and Soul Bank label boss Greg Boraman over the past few years.

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Deb Grant
Deb Grant @djdebgrant
30 Apr 25

Back in for lovely Lauren this morning with 6 of the Best from the late great Tony Allen! Join me NOW on @bbc6music ⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/2U3nrbuWKO

Deb Grant
Deb Grant @djdebgrant
29 Apr 25

I’m in for lovely Lauren on @BBC6Music at 10! Happy International Dance Day! 💃 🪩 https://t.co/t5OvMBloAM

Deb Grant
Deb Grant @djdebgrant
21 Apr 25

I will be in LONDON at my favy nightspot in the whole world @thesociallondon this Friday playing weird records upstairs behind the bar. Come say hi! I’ve not seen you in ages! ❤️ https://t.co/OTi9rjGFiY