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
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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
05 DECEMBER 1975 BMW “LIVE” ANNIVERSARY
“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 18 July, 1975 at the second of two beyond-sold-out shows at the Lyceum Ballroom in … [Read more...] about 05 DECEMBER 1975 BMW “LIVE” ANNIVERSARY
Season 3 Episode 1 – Clinton Fearon
Reggae in Seattle - Clinton Fearon Interview Reggae in Seattle is back with new episodes. This season opener has our host Terri speaking with reggae legend Clinton Fearon. They discuss how he’s been holding up with the cancellations of … [Read more...] about Season 3 Episode 1 – Clinton Fearon
UPRISING RELEASE ANNIVERSARY
Uprising was the last album by Bob Marley to be released in his lifetime. Less than one year later he would be dead from cancer. The day Uprising reached the shops on 10 June 1980, Bob Marley and the Wailers opened for Fleetwood Mac at … [Read more...] about UPRISING RELEASE ANNIVERSARY