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MORE THAN 500 ARTISTS AND 8,000 SONGS RECORDED AT CLEMENT DODD’S STUDIO ONE!

From left: Bunny Livingston, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh when they just formed The Wailin’ Wailers.— Studio 1 has become a household name in Jamaica, insofar as it relates to the island’s rich musical legacy. Hundreds of recording artistes who have achieved local and international fame either began their careers there or have honed their musical talents within the walls of that revered institution, situated at 13 Brentford Road, (renamed Studio 1 Boulevard), in Kingston 5. One name that would perhaps come readily to mind is Bob Marley. Although he didn’t begin his recording career at Studio 1 (he began as a solo artist with Leslie Kong’s Beverley’s label in 1962), he certainly was groomed there and came to public attention while singing with the Wailers group, which included Neville ‘Bunny Wailer’ … Read entire article »

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TODAY (JULY 1) IS INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY!

 Top: Ken Boothe, Andra Davis Bottom: Cherine The media-based celebrations aim to bring reggae into sharp focus globally. This is achieved through increased airplay of reggae music, special conferences and workshops, as well as live shows. According to conceptualiser Andrea Davis, this year will see the inclusion of music markets such as Hawaii, India, African states joining the global event, as well as the hot spots of Miami, New York, and London. She hopes this year’s observation will bring to the fore the need for a critical link between capital and culture. In Jamaica, the centrepiece of the celebrations is a conference focusing on how local players in the reggae music industry can claim a larger slice of the international reggae market. The forum will also examine the sound system and the contribution it … Read entire article »

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R&B’s ATLANTIC STARR FOR NEW KINGSTON DECEMBER 27!

   Ken Boothe— American group Atlantic Starr will be the headliners for R&B Reggae Concert series at the LIME Golf Academy in New Kingston, St Andrew, on Saturday, December 27. The event will also feature Jamaica’s finest reggae talents including veterans Ken Boothe and Derrick Harriott, along with Digicel Rising Stars alums Noddy Virtue, Nikiesha Barnes, Jodian Pantry, current Rising Stars winner, T-Rizzy and Roc Riva. All artistes will be backed by the legendary Fab 5 Band. Renowned for their enduring blockbuster hits such as Secret Lovers, If Your Heart Isn’t In It and Love Always, Atlantic Starr emerged in the 70s with a funk-disco sound but found success in the ’80s with adult contemporary ballads. This R&B outfit has been described as “one of the most consistently successful soul bands of the 80s, with … Read entire article »

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UPSTAIRS RECORDS – SOUTH FLORIDA’S MAIN HUB FOR THE VINTAGE SOUND!

 By Howard Campbell—-  From left) Danny Breakenridge, his daughter Ayesha and reggae singer Bob Andy— MIAMI Vice and Don Johnson were the biggest game in South Florida (and the United States) when Danny Breakenridge moved there in 1985. However, for someone who had been involved in music since the late 1960s, he saw little action in terms of reggae. “When I came here only three stations were playing reggae, two on Saturdays and one at night. Now, we have a 24-hour Caribbean station (WAVS 1170) and a number of other stations with reggae programming,” Breakenridge told the Jamaica Observer. “There are lots of other small venues that feature live reggae. That scene is vibrant,” he added. Breakenridge is the head of Upstairs Records, an independent record company that has produced songs and albums by … Read entire article »

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THE JAMAICA ASSOCIATION OF VINTAGE ARTISTS AND AFFILIATES (JAVAA) STAGES ITS ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL!

 Ken Boothe and Freddie McGregor– The Jamaica Association of Vintage Artists and Affiliates (JAVAA) stages its annual Music Festival Sunday at the Countryside Club in Kingston. The show features Ken Boothe, George Nooks, Bagga Case (of Home T fame), The Mighty Diamonds, Dennis Walks, Boris Gardiner and Gem Myers, among others. All will be backed by the Fabulous Five Band. JAVAA’s Music Festival is one of the events closing the RJR Communication Group’s Kingston Music Week. Freddie updates a classic Freddie McGregor has re-recorded his 1973 song, I Don’t Know, with his sons Chino and Stephen. Produced by his Big Ship Music label, it will be released later this month. I Don’t Know was originally recorded at Studio One where McGregor started his career in the early 1960s. It was one of the underground songs that introduced … Read entire article »

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THE LEGENDS: “SHOW THEM THE LOVE NOW, NOT WHEN THEY ARE GONE!”

Gregory Isaacs-Contributed—- By Mel Cooke— I have seen this cycle before – the death of a noted performer, the outpouring of emotion, the increased level of airplay, the many newspaper articles, the recollection of moments in his life. Then, after the funeral, it all fades, until maybe, just maybe, on the birth or death anniversary, there is a little spike in airplay or a newspaper entry. Of course, there are the faithful who do not leap on to the musical bandwagon when John Holt died around the time Jamaica was honoring its heroes and standouts in various fields earlier this month. And it is not everyone who will forget him very quickly then latch on to the next icon of Jamaican popular music who passes on. However, I have seen it before. Before starting to write entertainment … Read entire article »

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KEN BOOTHE REMEMBERS HIS FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE JOHN HOTL!

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—  Top: Ken Boothe Bottom: John Holt In tribute to singer John Holt who died on October 20 in London, England, the Jamaica Observer presents ‘Holt a Day’, a daily feature leading up to his funeral which is yet to be announced. ALTON Ellis, John Holt, Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe are generally regarded as the greatest rock steady singers. With Holt’s death, Boothe is the last man standing in that quartet. Yesterday, Boothe remembered Holt for more than just his hit songs. “He was very humorus. He was fun to be around. He reminds me so much of Gregory Isaacs,” he said. Boothe recalled when he and Holt had hit songs in Britain in the mid-1970s. Holt had a big hit album in a 1000 Volts of Holt in 1974, while Boothe entered the British … Read entire article »

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“THE LIQUIDATOR” SEEPS THROUGH A CATALOG OF JAMAICAN COVERS!

  Delroy Wilson – File The 1972 gospel-based recording I’ll Take You There by The Staple Singers soared to the top of the American Billboard charts that year. It triggered a protest by Jamaican record producer Harry Johnson, now deceased, who claimed the song’s introduction was lifted from his instrumental The Liquidator. It was an unusual break in the accustomed pattern of Jamaicans covering foreign recordings. While there is no denying that the large majority of early Jamaican recordings were original compositions, a significant portion were either copied directly or modified from other songs. In 1964, trombonist extraordinaire Don Drummond modified Johnny Cash’s country and western hit Ring of Fire to create the lasting ska instrumental Occupation. The Mexican horns that infiltrated Ring of Fire (something previously unheard of in country and western music) must have inspired Drummond. Clement ‘Sir Coxson’ Dodd, owner of … 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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THE LEGENDARY KEN BOOTHE IS ENJOYING A RESURGENCE AND THE INTRODUCTION TO MERCHANDISING

Ken Boothe – File— By Leighton Levy— Almost 50 years since he recorded his first single in 1964, reggae crooner Ken Boothe is still going strong. Songs from his latest album, Journey, are said to be going well and there is news of a deal with clothing brand Cooyah to be launched soon. Phillip Clarke, who has been managing the singer’s career for the past three years, reports that several songs from Journey, released on Boothe’s own label Chadstar Productions in 2013, has been making an impact globally with sales strongest in Europe and the United States. “Online sales of the singles from the album have been doing well since the release date with several hundred copies being sold on a monthly basis,” Clarke said. “The trends indicate that This Much Is True, New World Order and Love In Your Eyes are the best performers … Read entire article »

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