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REMEMBERING JACOB “JAKES” MILLER, MAY 4, 1952 – MARCH 23, 1980!
By Brian Bonitto — Jacob Miller—- NEARLY four decades after his death, Jacob ‘Jakes’ Miller’s legacy is alive and well, according to Inner Circle founding member Roger Lewis. Miller, who died in a auto accident, would have celebrated his 64th birthday today. Lewis, guitarist for the Grammy-winning band, spoke about the singer’s legacy. “During his lifetime, Jakes’s contribution to Jamaica’s music was instrumental. As a singer/songwriter/social commentator, his music reflected the mood of the society,” Lewis told the Jamaica Observer from his Florida base yesterday. “He was one of the headliners at the One Love Peace Concert in Kingston in ’78. He contributed to the growth of Rastafari and was one of the advocates for marijuana legalization in his song Tired Fi Li Weed Inna Bush… He was the people’s singer,” he continued.Miller’s music has won … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA’S MUSICAL INFLUENCE IS VERY STRONG IN BRAZIL!
By Shereita Grizzle— Jimmy Cliff— Reggae music was birthed in the trenches of Kingston, Jamaica, but today it has evolved into a universal language, a world music, loved and respected across the globe. The music has become such a powerful tool that it has transcended geographical boundaries and has crossed language barriers to connect people worldwide. It has become so popular that there are many artistes outside of Jamaica who are now making reggae music, including artists from the Portuguese-speaking country of Brazil. With the 2016 Olympic Games set for Rio, Brazil, in exactly 100 days, The Gleaner sought to catch up on the country’s entertainment scene, focusing specifically on the influence reggae music has had on that nation. Any simple research conducted into the culture of Brazil, particularly music, will show traces and influences of reggae. Bob … Read entire article »
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BOB MARLEY AND JACOB MILLER – A SPECIAL BOND!
In March 1980, Bob Marley and Jacob Miller traveled to Brazil for the launch of their label Island Records’ office in Rio de Janeiro. Within days of returning to Jamaica, Miller was killed (on March 23) in a motor vehicle accident in Kingston at age 27. One year later, Marley died from cancer in Miami, aged 36. This year, Marley would have been 70 years-old. His legend, built on timeless songs, continues to grow through album reissues and merchandise ranging from organic coffee to children’s books. Forbes Magazine named Marley among its five richest dead celebrities with earnings of US$21 million in 2015. He came in fourth behind Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and cartoonist Charles Schulz. Miller was emerging as an international force at the time of his death. The charismatic lead singer of … Read entire article »
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“IT’S ABOUT TIME THE JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT HONOR JACOB MILLER” SAY THE LEWIS BROTHERS!
BY BRIAN BONITTO— Top: Reggae singer Jacob Miller in performance. Bottom: L-R: Ian & Roger Lewis THIRTY-FIVE years after his death, veteran reggae band Inner Circle feels the time has come for their former lead singer Jacob Miller to be considered for a national honor by the Jamaican Government. “For the era and short period of time he was around, Jakes had a huge impact on the music and politics. The tunes he did, people could identify wid dem… he was the people’s singer,” Ian Lewis, bass player and founding member, told the Jamaica Observer. The Florida-based musician said the popular Miller used his platform to advance issues on the people’s behalf. “Jakes sing ’bout Tired Fi Lick Weed Inna Bush and Healing of the Nation (Please Mr Minister). And look how far we have come with … Read entire article »
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AUGUSTUS PABLO AND JACOB MILLER FOR UPCOMING VP-GREENSLEEVES RECORDS PROJECTS!
Top:(L) Augustus Pablo (R) Jacob Miller Bottom: Producer Augustus Clarke— AUGUSTUS Pablo Presents Rockers International, a compilation of songs first released in the early 1990s kicks off a series of re-issues from VP-Greensleeves Records. First released in 1991 by Greensleeves, ‘Rockers’ contains songs Pablo produced for his label of the same name, including Delroy Williams’ Three Men In A Truck Back, Jah Bull’s Free Jah Children and The Rastaman by Earl Sixteen. Pablo, an influential figure in roots-reggae and dub, died in 1999 at age 54. In October, Gussie Clarke (Reggae Anthology) From The Foundation, will be released. This is a double compact disc accompanied by a DVD documentary looking at the producer’s 45-year career. VP released a 19-song Clarke retrospective in 2001 which had hit songs From his Music Works label. December sees the reissue of … Read entire article »
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MIAMI’S CIRCLE HOUSE STUDIO OFFERS WORKSHOPS IN ENGINEERING AND RECORD PRODUCTION!
By Brian Bonitto—- Abebe Lewis (right), traffic manager and Inner Circle’s marketing manager, addresses a weekly session at Circle House Studio located in North Miami, Florida, last Tuesday. Also pictured is Circle House’s senior engineer Charles Wakeman. (PHOTOS: SEAN ALARIC)— FLORIDA’S go-to recording facility, Circle House Studio, has embarked on a new musical journey. Owned by brothers Ian and Roger Lewis, founding members of reggae group Inner Circle, the North Miami entity is conducting workshops in engineering and music production. “We’re giving real-world, hands-on experience here, nothing that can be learnt in school. We’re teaching the essence of engineering, using cutting-edge SSL (Solid State Logic) consoles,” Abebe Lewis, 38, traffic manager and Inner Circle’s marketing manager, told the Sunday Observer. “The sessions are also open to professionals who are into the field and want to … Read entire article »
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THE SEARCH IS ON FOR TENEMENT YARD REMIXES!
By Howard Campbelll— Chronixx (foreground) and members of the Inner Circle Band.— INNER Circle and Warner Music have launched a competition to find songs for their Tenement Yard Remixes EP, scheduled for release in May. Kalle Sveder, chief operating officer of SKIO Music, said the concept was inspired by the success of Tenement Yard (Newscarrying Dread), the hit song by Inner Circle and roots singer Chronixx. “Mattias Wachtmeister, former director of A&R at Warner Music Sweden, reached out to SKIO Music to get remixes for the Inner Circle release. He thought it would be fun to run a remix contest to hear young producers’ take on a classic tune,” said Sveder. He added that since it was launched two weeks ago, 50 producers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Spain and … Read entire article »
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LEGENDARY PRODUCER BUNNY LEE’S GORGON STUDIO GOES UP IN SMOKE!
By Simone Morgan— Veteran producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee points to a section of his studio that was destroyed by fire earlier this month. LEGENDARY music producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee’s Gorgon Entertainment Studio was destroyed by fire on March 9. According to the producer, all his music equipment valued at almost $100 million was lost in the blaze. The building, located in Duhaney Park in St Andrew, also houses a museum that contains Lee’s music archive. That section was spared. In an interview with the Jamaica Observer yesterday, Lee said his engineer Newton Williams was at the studio when the fire broke out. Giving his account of the fire, Williams said everything happened in a split second. “I was setting up for a vocal session and as I plugged in the 24-track tape, I heard a popping … Read entire article »
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JACOB MILLER TO BE “GUEST OF HONOR” AT REBEL SALUTE JANUARY 16-17!
Jacob Miller, one of the most influential singers in reggae, will be ‘guest of honor’ at next year’s Rebel Salute which takes place January 16-17 at Richmond Estate in Priory, St. Ann. Chief organiser Tony Rebel says it is a “great privilege” to pay homage to the chunky vocalist who was killed at age 27 in an auto accident in 1980. The Miller segment will feature Inner Circle and Third World, two bands Miller was closely associated. Both appeared on Rebel Salute in 2006 when it was held at Kaiser Sports Club in St Elizabeth. Roger Lewis, co-founder of Inner Circle, is looking forward to the show especially as it is a salute to the man he knew as ‘Jakes’. “Jakes was a number one prankster who loved life 24/7…never took life too seriously. … Read entire article »
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