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An important figure in the history of reggae, Lincoln Barrington Minott is credited with being the instigator of the Dancehall style that took over from roots reggae in the early Eighties.
The Gladiators were one of the best of Jamaica’s rich history of vocal harmony trios. Pocket Money was one of their finest tunes, with a wise message.
Fred Locks recorded Black Star Liner, his tribute to Marcus Garvey and his dream of freeing Rastas from slavery, in this mid-Seventies rarity with a spacey dub. (more…)
Steve Priest (February 23, 1948 – June 4, 2020) (more…)
Michael Prophet has an unusual “crying” voice that can be heard at its distinctive best on his first hit, a cover of a tune by The Maytones. (more…)
A bit of a classic from 1979, as featured in the film Rockers, this is effectively a double-bill of vintage rocksteady duo The Maytones and the great toaster I-Roy.
Ennio Morricone RIP
10th October 2020 · Music Ennio Morricone (November 10, 1928 – July 6, 2020)
Sunday Times – July 10, 2011
Almost exactly nine years ago I was sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park in downtown New York, talking to Justin Townes Earle. He was a troubled young man who made music of searing honesty – the vital component of the hybrid of blues, country and folk that he sang and played.
Public Enemy – State Of The Union (STFU)
24th September 2020 · MusicPublic Enemy add their voice to the US election campaign with a powerful anti-Trump anthem from their new album What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?
Like many others, my lockdown has been joyfully soundtracked (should that be teletracked?) by Schitt’s Creek. (more…)