Norman Jay: ‘Goldie is the Picasso of our contemporary dance music scene’
The groundbreaking selector and Notting Hill carnival stalwart empties his psychic record bag
May 2012
Shortcuts
Norman Jay: why I fell in love with the Raleigh Chopper
The groundbreaking DJ is also a Chopper fanatic and has been hooked on them since childhood, he says
October 2011
The best music festivals in Europe's ski resorts
Groove Armada, Norman Jay and Al Murray are three of the acts performing at this ski season's festivals – a far cry from the après-ski days of fondue and glühwein
September 2011
Soundtrack of my life
Norman Jay: Soundtrack of my life
The veteran soul, funk and house DJ tells Gareth Grundy about his first purchases, music's link with football and his impact on Notting Hill carnival
August 2011
Good Times: a short film about the life and career of DJ Norman Jay - video
Celebrate 30 years of Norman Jay's soundsystem, Good Times
April 2011
The Observer's alternative royal wedding tributes
Royal wedding: Norman Jay's party playlist
The veteran DJ talks us through some tracks to add joy and sparkle to Prince William's nuptials – and you can try them at home or in the street too, writes Tom Lamont
August 2010
The Guardian's Music Podcast
Music Weekly: Notting Hill carnival special
The pod team gear up for Notting Hill carnival with Norman Jay, Carnival Village and Jamaican mento band the Jolly Boys
June 2010
Who's right: Arsequake, Joy Orbison or Norman Jay MBE?
There are more daft DJ names than ever out there in clubland. But are they guarantees of a good time or surefire signifiers of the bedroom tryhard?
July 2008
My life in shopping
My life in shopping: Norman Jay, DJ
'I avoid shopping like the plague, unless it's for music or second-hand clothes'
February 2008
DJ Norman Jay leaves BBC London
Veteran DJ Norman Jay MBE has left BBC London 94.9 rather than see his Sunday night music show moved to a 'digital-only' slot. By John Plunkett
May 2004
Talk time: Norman Jay
DJ Norman Jay has compiled a downloadable playlist for 02's new digital music player
August 2002
The party's over
Joey Jay and his brother Norman have been the heart and soul of the Notting Hill Carnival for decades. So why is half of the Good Times team ditching Britain for Ghana?
June 2002
Minister of sound
It's a long way from illegal raves to Buckingham Palace. But Norman Jay, the godfather of club culture, has been there and done that - he's the first black British DJ to be made an MBE.
