The Meditations – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: The Meditations, Ansel Cridland, Winston Watson, and Danny Clarke were a Roots Reggae trio that was obviously influenced by the Wailers. They were always serious about their craft and made the effort to release quality recordings. Alongside the timely backing of the Roots Radics band the Meditations carried their talents right into the Dancehall […]

Tenor Saw – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: Tenor Saw was a vocalist who just happened to kick-start his career as the Dancehall scene was getting underway. His ‘Ring the Alarm’ remains an anthem to this day. His untimely death in 1988 was a major loss. Buju Banton’s tribute ‘combination’ with Tenor Saw was a much deserved show of respect for a […]

The Techniques – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: The Techniques were part of a whole new crop of singers who rose to be recognized during the Rude Boy/Rock Steady era. The Techniques helped to establish Duke Reid’s ‘Treasure Isle’ record label as one of the best. Featuring two excellant lead vocalists, the great Slim Smith and the ultra smooth Pat Kelly, they […]

Leroy Smart – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: Leroy Smart honed his interest in music under the tutelage of Lennie Hibbert at the legendary Alpha School. His vocal sound gave the impression that he might have gargled with gravel. His work with producer Striker Lee was outstanding as was his Roots output through ‘Channel One’. It was Junjo Lawes technique that gave […]

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Germany

Ras T is the owner of a reggae music recording label, a publisher and an artist in Berline Gemany. Below is a recent interview we conducted with Ras T.. Question: What is the reggae scene like there? Answer:The past 5 years have seen a massive development in the reggae scene.Although the dancehall scene has boomed […]

Reggae Interview Series: Reggae Music In Geneva, Switzerland

Asher Selector is one of the pioneers of reggae-music in Switzerland. Since the early 1990’s he has organized reggae related events in Geneva. He currently has a successful online reggae radio show called Raspect Radio. Below is a recent interview we conducted with Asher. Question: What is the reggae scene like there? in switzerland and […]

Linton Kwesi Johnson – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: Linton Kwesi Johnson is one of the world’s great Dub Poets. Born in Chapelton, Jamaica back in 1952, Linton would make his contributions recording in his adopted home of Great Britain. Politically conscious spoken words delivered atop a thick bed of driving Dub, Linton Kwesi Johnson’s has been a voice for new reason over […]

Derrick Harriott – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

Derrick Harriott’s career actually pre-dated Ska. His works with the Jiving Juniors vocal group is legendary. He took it solo both as a singer and as a producer back in 1962. His production on releases by the likes of Keith and Tex, The Kingstonians, and Rudy Mills has stood the test of time. He also […]

Joe Higgs – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: Joe Higgs is an important figure in the history of Jamaican music…and not just because, as a mentor, he took the young Wailers under his wing. Not only did he guide them, in terms of learning to sing like professionals, he often sang with them live and out of necessity on some of their […]

Sugar Minott – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography

RawHTML: Sugar Minott’s recording career began in 1978. His ability to write new lyrics to be used over vintage rhythms set the tone for what would become the genre known as Dancehall. His sugar-smooth voice and his ability to express his emotions and sentiments paved the way for a career that has garnered nothing but […]