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VETERAN MUSICIAN BONGO HERMAN IS UPSET OVER HIS TREATMENT AT THE NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS EVENT, AT THE KINGSTON WATERFRONT!

January 3rd, 2017 | Add a Comment

By Marcia Rowe— While the explosive fireworks on New Year’s Eve brought fun and excitement to the Kingston Waterfront, it was not so for one of Jamaica’s veteran musicians. There was nothing sweet about the treatment of Bongo Herman, who felt he was unfairly treated at his first performance at Fireworks on the Waterfront. His dilemma began when MC, Miss Kitty, erroneously announced the group URIM7 as the next performer instead of the iconic musician. Then when he was to perform, Bongo Herman lamented, “the selector was not on stage”. And when the selector arrived, “the sound was cut off. And then Miss Kitty come on stage and cut me performance. All now I don’t do five minutes on stage.” “I have been here from 6 p.m. I am a professional artist. I ah come from … Read entire article »

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THE MARLEY FAMILY DONATES DRUMS TO CHARLIE SMITH HIGH SCHOOL IN TRENCH TOWN!

November 23rd, 2016 | Add a Comment

 The Marley family presented instruments last Friday to Charlie Smith Comprehensive High School in Trench Town. From left: Ackelie Burrell (teacher at Charlie Smith), Queshane Burke (student), Sherone Parsons, head of the Charlie Smith music programme, percussionists Bongo Herman and Maroghini. Ziggy Marley has donated instruments to Charlie Smith Comprehensive High School. The presentation was made last Friday at the school in Trench Town in Kingston. Sherone Parsons, head of the school’s music program, was presented with six drums (bass, repeaters, fundes), two flutes and tambourines by veteran percussionist Herman “Bongo Herman” Davis and Ali Cole (representing the Marleys) and percussionist Maroghini. Bongo Herman, who has been recording for over 45 years, did an impromptu performance during the event. He and Maroghini — a former teacher at Edna Manley College of the Visual and … Read entire article »

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GOOD VIBES AT JUNIOR REID’S ALBUM LAUNCH IN KINGSTON!

August 27th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Top: Junior Reid answers a few questions at Tuesday’s launch of his latest album. Sharing the moment is the evening’s host, radio personality Rosie Murray. (PHOTOS: GARFIELD ROBINSON) Bottom: Pashon Minott (Sugar’s daughter) poses with Junior Reid, after receiving copy of “The Living Legend”– ON his first studio album in 12 years, singer Junior Reid said he tried to bridge the generation gap between traditional roots-reggae and the contemporary pop market that has embraced his sound. If the diverse audience at Tuesday’s launch of Junior Reid: The Living Legend is a yardstick, he accomplished that as tributes to the veteran artist came from elders and youth at his Crescent Court Guest House in Kingston. The 20-song set blends roots-reggae songs like Same Boat with uptempo, radio-friendly numbers such as Love You Back, the album’s lead … Read entire article »

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REGGAE MUSIC “TUN UP” FOR PAUL ELLIOTT AT ALBUM LAUNCH!

July 6th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Entertainer Nadine Sutherland (right) shares stage with Paul Elliott at his album launch at Reggae City Bar on Camp Road in Kingston. PAUL Elliott launched his album, Reggae Music TUN Up, recently at Reggae City Bar, Camp Road, in Kingston. The event, a joint production of the singer, Stronger Productions, and Big Stone Records, also saw Lifetime Achievements Awards being presented to four cultural stalwarts — 92-year-old Garveyite, Queen Mother Mariam Samad, singers Bunny Wailer and Fred Locks, and percussionist Bongo Herman. “When I decided to do this launch, I said to myself, ‘I couldn’t do it without honouring the people who set the trend before me,” Elliott told the large gathering. The launch was also addressed by singer Nadine Sutherland and Councillor Constantine Bogle of St Thomas. Sutherland praised Elliott’s contribution to music, … Read entire article »

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PERCUSSIONIST BONGO HERMAN PLAYS THE BEATS FOR BLUES GUITARIST BURT HERRIN!

October 9th, 2014 | Add a Comment

    Bongo Herman—- IN 50 years as a musician, Bongo Herman has played on numerous songs, covering the rocksteady, roots-reggae and dancehall genres. For his latest project, the veteran percussionist ventured into uncharted territory — the blues. Herman, 71, is among a cast of Jamaican musicians who played on Lightning Bolt, an album by Texan blues guitarist Burt Herrin. Though he is not familiar with blues music, the jocular Herman says he has been around long enough to adapt. “Mi play pon calypso an’ steelpan album. Mi play any music, the important thing is the feel yuh bring to the table,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Saxophonist Dean Fraser, bass players Aston ‘Famiy Man’ Barrett and Donald Dennis also played on the set which was released in July. Herrin will have a local launch in November. Bongo Herman … Read entire article »

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GREGORY ISAACS’ 64th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR JULY 27, IN KINGSTON!

July 8th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Basil Walters— Gregory Isaacs— A HOST of artists will celebrate Gregory Isaacs’ 64th birthday on July 27 at Blue Essence (Kings Plaza) in a show dubbed ‘A Hat Affair’. Patrons attending the event are expected to don Fedoras, a signature of Isaacs’ dapper outfits. A Hat Affair will feature a mix of Isaacs’ contemporaries as well as emerging acts. They include Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Carl Dawkins, Junior Reid, Half Pint, George Nooks, Bongo Herman, Edi Fitzroy, JaH Cure, Aidonia, QQ, Noddy Virtue, Nature, Ray Isaacs (Gregory’s nephew) and Samantha Strachan. They will be backed by Lloyd Parks and We the People and Warrior Love bands. The Roots Radics band, who worked on some of Isaacs’ biggest hits, will back Junior Sinclair, a ‘Gregory’ sound-alike. Known as The Cool Ruler, Isaacs died in London on October … Read entire article »

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