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 […]
Frankie Paul – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: Frankie Paul made his Jamaican recording debut as a 16 year old, a couple of decades back, at Channel 1 and quickly became a Dancehall collosus. Since then he has recorded well over 100 albums. Wile his popularity was curtailed somewhat during the early 90s he remains one of Jamaica’s all-time greats and will, […]
"Reggae Vinyl : The Collectors Rare Treasure"
In today’s music world, Reggae, and all its other known forms such as Ska and Dancehall, are spreading like wild fire. The music is becoming more infectious day by day. Its unstoppable rhythm is gaining respect in many other parts of the world and it is pulsating its way into the hearts of fans, wherever […]
Reggae SuperStar Wars Round Four
The votes are in and Round Three winners now move to Round Foure of ReggaePlus Radio/jamaicans.com Reggae SuperStar Wars. Vote today for the artist you think would win the clash. There are currently 8 Reggae SuperStar Wars ‘clashes’ in MP3 format below. The clashes are also running on an on-going basis on ReggaePlus Radio. If […]
Beenie Man – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: Beenie Man came from the rougher than rough Waterhouse area of Kingston and by the age of 8 was recording music. Growing up he became a very key ingredient, along with Tiger and singer Anthony Malvo on the highly touted Black Star Sound. His sense of humour and his ability to keep things fresh/new/topical […]
Dennis Brown – 1 Minute Jamaican Music Biography
RawHTML: The late Dennis Brown was often referred to as ‘The Crown Prince of Reggae’. As a teenager Dennis made a BIG splash recording for Studio One. His work, though, with Winston Niney Holness is considered by many to be the type of Roots Anthems that remain virtually unparallelled. Staying power, talent to last…despite an […]