August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps of the Old Kings House in Spanish Town, St … [Read more...] about 01 AUG 1834 – JAMAICAN EMANCIPATION DAY
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THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 05/18/19
Blessed Love, One and All This Week In Reggae: A new BUJU BANTON album due by year's end. JADORE's children forced by police to cut dreadlocks and eat meat. BOUNTY KILLER and IYARA disagree on reason for split. SHENSEEA kisses another … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 05/18/19
STEEL PULSE – MASS MANIPULATION
In 1978 STEEL PULSE penned their debut, Handsworth Revolution, which became a reggae classic. It captured the experience of second-generation British blacks with songs about of the rise of far-right National Front. Some four decades later, … [Read more...] about STEEL PULSE – MASS MANIPULATION
CASTRO BROWN PASSES AWAY
Legendary reggae icon CASTRO BROWN, passed away on Saturday in London from complications of a heart attack at 68 years old. Brown had suffered a heart attack four days earlier and was admitted to Croydon University Hospital in south … [Read more...] about CASTRO BROWN PASSES AWAY