Freddie McKay was born on 01 Jan 1947 in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica and is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay first recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1967, his first hit coming the same year … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO FREDDIE MCKAY
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REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2020
2020 has been a hard year for the arts and Reggae music is no exception. Spare a thought and a prayer for those no long with us. Until Shiloh. "As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in … [Read more...] about REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2020
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CARLTON “CARLY” BARRETT
Carlton "Carly" Barrett was born on 17 Dec 1950 in Kingston. As a teenager he built his first set of drums out of some empty paint tins, and had initially been influenced by Lloyd Knibb, the great drummer from the Skatalites. He and his … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CARLTON “CARLY” BARRETT
THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: July 23, Rastafarians around the world rejoice in Ethiopia’s EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I's birthday celebrations. VYBZ KARTEL reportedly rushed to the hospital yet again. Blessed Earth … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/21/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: We decided to release this installment of This Week In Reggae late to include a link to watch the 2019 SumFest. Get to know Damian Marley's FLAGMAN JUDAH. Female artist KESHAN shot dead. … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/21/19