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“ME STILL AH DO THE WORKS” DECLARES JUNIOR REID!

December 1st, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Pop star Rihanna and Junior Reid at his album launch at Haus Nightclub in New York City, on November 22.—  With weeks to go before 2015 ends, the Jamaica Observer reaches out in this tri-weekly slot to entertainment personalities for their views on what the year meant to them.MUCH of the past three years has seen Junior Reid working on his first album in over a decade. Titled Junior Reid: The Living Legend, it was finally released in August. The singer launched the set at Haus Nightclub in New York City on November 22. Barbadian pop star Rihanna stopped by to show some love.For Reid, who has recorded hit songs with pop acts like Alicia Keys, The Game, and M I M S, it was a pleasant surprise. “Mi was jus’ happy fi … Read entire article »

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SINGER YAMI BOLO RETURNED TO THE UK AFTER TEN YEARS!

April 24th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 Yami Bolo— YAMI Bolo is one of many artists who were mentored by roots visionary Augustus Pablo. Fitting, then, that on his return to the United Kingdom after 10 years, he performed alongside Pablo’s son Addis. Bolo and Addis Pablo’s Suns of Dub group (which includes Trinidadian singers Jah Bami and Ras Jammy) did six shows in the UK, which took place in Newcastle, Nottingham and London. The main event was Kulchasplash on Easter Monday at the Electric Brixton club. Anthony B and Jah9 were also on the card. “Things went down well, everyone was well-received,” said Bolo. Bolo, Hugh Mundell, Junior Reid and Junior Delgado are just some of the acts who recorded for Augustus Pablo, one of reggae’s most creative producers and musicians. Pablo died in 1999. — By Howard Campbell … Read entire article »

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THE ANNUAL AUGUSTUS PABLO TRIBUTE SHOW TAKES PLACE IN KINGSTON JUNE 21!

June 18th, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Howard Campbell— A tribute to Pablo—-THOUGH regarded as one of reggae’s visionaries, Augustus Pablo is largely unknown among the dancehall generation. On Saturday, his music and contribution to reggae’s expansion, will be remembered through the Annual Augustus Pablo Tribute Show and Rockers International Dub Weekender’ at Countryside Club in Kingston. Pablo (real name Horace Swaby) died in May 1999 at age 44. Guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, one of Pablo’s chief collaborators, will perform on the event with his Inna De Yard group. Mikey General, Dre Island, Micah Shemiah, Exile di Brave, Spliffy Dan, Suns of Dub and Pablo’s daughter Isis Swaby are also on the bill. Suns of Dub includes Pablo’s 24-year-old son Addis Pablo and Ras Jammy (Trinidadian Jamal Layne). The former spoke to the Jamaica Observer about the show’s significance. “It’s important to pay … Read entire article »

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