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
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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
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO KEN BOOTHE
Ken Boothe was born on 22 March 1948 in Denham Town, Kingston and attended Denham Primary Elementary School where he developed an interest in music after receiving encouragement from his eldest sister, Hyacinth Clover, who was an … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO KEN BOOTHE
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
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