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FEMALE ROCKSTEADY SINGERS IMPACTED A MALE-DOMINATED ERA!
Marcia Griffiths—- Any attempt to compile a top-10 listing of the best female rocksteady vocalists, could prove a very interesting, but challenging exercise. In a two-year blitz that spawned the year 1967 and most of 1968, the rocksteady beat, from which reggae emerged, dominated the Jamaican popular music scene and was almost exclusively dominated by male artists like Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, John Holt, Delroy Wilson, Slim Smith, Bob Andy and others. Also in the mix were … Read entire article »
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“I THINK BOB MARLEY WOULD BE A CHRISTIAN NOW” SAYS JUDY MOWATT!
Marley’s former backing singer believes the late Rasta reggae star would have converted to Christianity if he was still alive— By Davina Hamilton— MUSINGS ON MARLEY: Judy Mowatt JUDY MOWATT believes Bob Marley would be a Christian if he was alive today. The Jamaican songstress, who rose to fame as a member of Marley’s backing group The I-Threes, was a Rasta for 22 years, before converting to Christianity in 1998. Reflecting on what Marley – who had himself embraced the Rastafari faith throughout his lifetime – might have made of her Christian conversion, Mowatt says that a conversation she had with Marley’s widow Rita, led her to believe that the Redemption Song hitmaker may have been converting to Christianity before his death. “I think Bob Marley would be at the same place [as me],” Mowatt said of … Read entire article »
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THE MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND FRIENDS UK TOUR IS BACK ON AGAIN!
Marcia Griffiths (right) seen here with fellow I-Three Judy Mowatt.— THE on-again, off-again ‘Marcia Griffiths and Friends’ shows in the United Kingdom, have been rescheduled for late April at four venues. Copeland Forbes, who is organizing the shows, told the Jamaica Observer that Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Bob Andy, Tanya Stephens and Richie Spice are confirmed for the gigs, which take place at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (August 28), O2 Academy in Birmingham (August 29), O2 Academy in Leeds (August 30), and O2 Academy in Bristol on August 31. The acts will be backed by the 809 Band. The shows had been cancelled twice: last September when promoters failed to attract sufficient sponsorship, and in May when the artists had a falling-out with promoter Malinnga Tejan-Sie. Forbes said the London-based Tejan-Sie is no longer in the … Read entire article »
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MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND FRIENDS 50th TOUR HALTS IN ENGLAND!
After over a year of performing the Marcia Griffiths’ and Friends World Tour, Veteran Reggae artist Marcia Griffiths is now quite perturbed as events slated for England this week face imminent postponement. The four shows slated from May 14-17, at the O2 Academy venues in Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham and London have hit a standstill, as most of the necessary artists arrangements have not been made to date. “I’ve never experienced anything like this; I’ve never disappointed any audience especially in London because they have always showed love to me from the years of Bob and Marcia. The Promoter, Malinnga Tejan-Sie kept dragging his feet and now we have discovered that no flights, or accommodations had been taken care of.” Marcia shared earlier today in a release to the media. The Promoters of the event, Mandinka Ltd led … Read entire article »
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JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES 2015 KICKS OFF TONIGHT WITH A TRIBUTE TO JOHN HOLT!
Judy Mowatt for opening night.— FLORENCE HALL, Trelawny — Veteran deejay Josey Wales, singers George Nooks, Judy Mowatt and Oscar B are among the performers slated to perform at the kick-off of Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2015 tonight. Other acts on tonight’s line-up include singers Errol Dunkley, Cornell Campbell and vocal group The Tamlins, all backed by Lloyd Parks and We The People Band. Each act will dedicate part of their sets to the late John Holt who died last year. On the issue of paking and security commander of the Trelawny Police Division, Superintendent Wilford Campbell, said that the police are ready to provide safety for patrons and monitor the expected large traffic at the Trelawny Stadium tonight. He noted that his members will be boosted by personnel from outside the division. “We have adequate personnel. … Read entire article »
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THE JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL TO HONOR JOHN HOLT JANUARY 29!
John Holt—– ORGANISERS of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival have tapped some of reggae music’s finest to present a tribute to late singer John Holt. The festival is scheduled for the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium from January 29-31. The tribute, however, will be on the opening night. The line-up includes singers Errol Dunkley, George Nooks, Judy Mowatt, Cornell Campbell, vocal group The Tamlins, deejay Josey Wales and soca singer Oscar B, all backed by Lloyd Parks and We The People Band. Each act will dedicate part of their sets to Holt. Holt hailed from Greenwich Town, a fishing community in Kingston, with a rich music heritage. He got his career start in Vere Johns Opportunity Hour contest during the 1950s. He had numerous hits in the rocksteady era with harmony trio, The Paragons (On the … Read entire article »
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CHRISTIAN ARTIST CHARDAVID (FORMERLY ILLEY DREAD) JOINS JUDY MOWATT AND LT. STITCHIE ON CANADIAN TOUR!
Colin Levy, aka ‘Iley Dread’.— Conscious Rastafarian singer Chardavid, aka ‘Iley Dread’, is eagerly anticipating his upcoming tour of Canada which will see him breaking new and exciting ground, as the baptised singer teams up with internationally acclaimed gospel favourites Stitchie and Judy Mowatt. The tour, which kicks off on New Year’s Eve in Toronto, Canada, is titled ‘Songs of Praise’ and takes its name from the singer’s soon-to-be-released, full-length album, a project which has been in the works since 2014. Among the offerings on the album, titled Chardavid Songs of Praise, are Closer To You, and Mama Prayer, two songs that have been generating great response from critics and fans alike. Chardavid, whose real name is Colin Levy, while refusing to label this new album as ‘gospel’, admits that it is in fact chock-full of praises to … Read entire article »
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“AN EVENING WITH THE FIRST LADY OF GOSPEL” TO HONOR SHIRLEY WILLIS!
SHIRLEY WILLIS— Sunday’s concert to combine performance, award— By Mel Cooke— Latoya Messam encountered gospel singer Shirley Willis in two of her formative childhood spaces, the church and school. Willis was a friend of Messam’s pastor “and she would frequent my church and I would watch her … She would even come to my school (St Catherine High).” Then, Messam was about 15 years old and, being also a singer, Willis made an indelible impression on her. “She is very charismatic and vibrant. When I saw her performing, I said that is what I want to do, to be like her,” Messam said. “She kicked off her shoes and I was amazed.” An unabashed fan, Messam said she would attend any concert that Willis was performing on. Now, many years later, Messam is staging an event that Willis is performing on, one … Read entire article »
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FREDDIE McGREGOR HONORED BY REGGAE SUMFEST 2014 FOR OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE!
By Simone Morgan—- MCGREGOR… feels good to be honoured by own people—- Even after 52 years in the music business, Freddie McGregor can still be overwhelmed by the occasion. It was an emotional moment for the singer Sunday morning when he received a plaque from organisers of Reggae Sumfest for his contribution to the development of Jamaican music. “I really appreciate it and this honor is a blessing to me. I have received numerous awards but it feels good … Read entire article »
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GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK WITH MARCIA GRIFFITHS AND FRIENDS!
Marcia Griffiths & Ken Boothe “Groovin’ In The Park” Thirty-five years after they performed with Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden, Marcia Griffiths and Judy Mowatt returned to New York City and gave a stellar performance at Sunday’s Groovin’ In The Park show in Queens. Mowatt performed in the Marcia Griffiths and Friends segment which also featured Bob Andy, Ken Boothe and Tony Gregory. It celebrated Griffiths’ 50th year in the music business. For Chris Roberts, CEO of Groovin Inc, promoters of the annual show, Griffiths and Mowatt working together again in the Big Apple was the high point of the show which took place at Roy Wilkins Park. “Marcia’s performance was not just special because it incorporated some of her friends who shared the journey with her, but was historic on many levels … Read entire article »
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