Philip Thomas aka "Cutty Ranks" was born on 12 February, 1965 in Clarendon Parish. He began his career as a reggae artist at the age of eleven with local sound systems, going on to work with the Gemini sound system, before moving on to work … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CUTTY RANKS
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REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2021
2021 has been a rough year for the arts. Following is a list of some of the Reggae greats that have departed. We pause to reflect and give thanks for their art and legacy. Give thanks for life every day... U-Roy (1942-1921) Bunny … [Read more...] about REGGAE ARTISTS LOST IN 2021
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO “ASSASSIN” AKA “AGENT SASCO”
Jeffrey Campbell aka "Assassin" aka "Agent Sasco" was born 22 December 1982 in Kintyre, Jamaica. While growing up in rural Jamaica, Campbell learnt the art of the DJ and regularly performed at family reunions. Campbell’s pseudonym came from … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO “ASSASSIN” AKA “AGENT SASCO”
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MAX ROMEO
Max Romeo was born Max Smith on November 22, 1947, in St D'Acre, Jamaica. His life started rough and at 14 he left home and found a menial job on a sugar plantation. He may very well have stayed there had he not won a local talent contest. … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO MAX ROMEO
IN MEMORIAM: 11 NOV 1831 NAT TURNER IS EXECUTED
Nat Turner was an enslaved African-American preacher who led a two-day rebellion of both enslaved and free black people in Southampton County, Virginia, beginning August 21, 1831. The rebellion caused the death of approximately 60 white … [Read more...] about IN MEMORIAM: 11 NOV 1831 NAT TURNER IS EXECUTED