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Inner Circle’s Ian Lewis on the course of reggae music
You might recognize reggae band Inner Circle from hits such as Bad Boys and Sweat (A La La La La Long). Their catchy sing-a-long friendly pop influenced sound was met with great success in the early 90’s. But the history of … Continue reading
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Ken Boothe is on a journey
Rocksteady veteran and gritty vocalist Ken Boothe is one of the many reasons why I got into reggae music. Songs such as Freedom Street, Artibella and When I Fall in Love are pure gold. Ken Boothe has a long career behind … Continue reading
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A new version of Blood and Fire Records
When the acclaimed Blood and Fire Records went out of business in 2007 it was a hard hit on the reissuing on long lost reggae treasures. Four years have passed, and a few months ago it was announced that Bob … Continue reading
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Ce’Cile went to Europe and found Jamaican reggae
Jamaican bad gyal Ce’Cile dropped her second full-length album Jamaicanization a couple of months ago. To get the Jamaican sound she wanted she went to Germany and recorded with producer Ben Bazzarian. I had the opportunity to talk to Ce’Cile … Continue reading
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Leroy Sibbles walks down memory lane
Leroy Sibbles started his career as lead singer in the Heptones making his first recordings at legendary studio and label Studio One in the mid 60’s. He soon began to play the bass and also filling a number of roles … Continue reading
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Sing and dance with Franz Job
Tobago-born London-resident Franz Job was one of the brightest shining stars in 2009, the year his debut album Babylon is Dead was put out. Two years has gone by and now he’s back with the Curtis Lynch-produced EP Rebel Lover … Continue reading
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The rebellious daughter
Queen Ifrica is one of few female roots reggae singers today, and has had hits such as the anti child molesting Daddy or the reminiscing Times Like These. As the daughter of ska and rock steady vocalist Derrick Morgan she has … Continue reading
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Johnny Clarke embraces new technology
Jamaican legendary roots vocalist Johnny Clarke was a veritable hit monster for producer Bunny Lee in the mid to late 70’s, with tunes such as Rockers Time Now, Every Knee Shall Bow and None Shall Escape the Judgement. Nowadays he … Continue reading
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A midnite meeting with Pressure, Don Corleon and Protoje
At Uppsala Reggae Festival in August I had the opportunity to interview Don Corleon – one of Jamaica’s slickest and most successful contemporary producers with a variety of booming riddims behind him. By his side was also Pressure and Protoje. … Continue reading
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