Michael Smith, usually referred to as MIKEY SMITH (14 September 1954 – 17 August 1983), was a Jamaican dub poet. Along with Linton Kwesi Johnson, Mutabaruka and Oku Onuora he was one of the best-known dub poets. In 1978, Smith represented … [Read more...] about REMEMBERING MIKEY SMITH
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17-18 JULY, 1975: BMW “LIVE” RECORDED
“All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica – Bob Marley and the Wailers.” So began one of the transcendent albums of the modern pop era. Live! was recorded on the 17 and 18 July, 1975 at two beyond-sold-out shows at the Lyceum Ballroom in … [Read more...] about 17-18 JULY, 1975: BMW “LIVE” RECORDED
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JIMMY CLIFF
Jimmy Cliff was born James Chambers on 30 June, 1944 in Saint James, Jamaica. He began writing songs while still at primary school in St. James, listening to a neighbor's sound system. When Chambers was 14, his father took him to Kingston, … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO JIMMY CLIFF
Jah Bouks “Long Awaiting” Album Release Party in Seattle
June 17, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jamaican Reggae Recording Artist Jah Bouks Having Album Release Party at Local Seattle Caribbean Restaurant A Taste of Caribbean SEATTLE, June 15, 2021 — Jamaican reggae recording artist Jah Bouks … [Read more...] about Jah Bouks “Long Awaiting” Album Release Party in Seattle
FEATURED ARTIST: MARLON BROWN
Marlon Brown was born in Kingston Jamaica and loved music and signing from a young age. He taught himself to play the guitar and could be seen walking barefoot with his guitar in tow everywhere he went. Life was a struggle but he never gave … [Read more...] about FEATURED ARTIST: MARLON BROWN