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MACKA B IS READY FOR REBEL SALUTE 2016!

January 14th, 2016 | Add a Comment

 Macka B— THE last time Macka B was in Jamaica, it was late May 2010 and he was down to perform on Western Consciousness in Westmoreland. Things did not go as planned. “It rain an’ the show was called off, an’ it was the same day with the Dudus thing. The whole place was inna turmoil,” he recalled. The 49-year-old British deejay is scheduled to perform Saturday at Rebel Salute. Barring unforeseen developments, the show is still on, and the security forces are not currently hunting dons wanted by the United States government. Macka B (born Christopher MacFarlane), whose parents were from Hanover, looks forward to any opportunity to visit and perform in the land of their birth. “It’s very important for I to be here, is here mi parents come from an’ most a … Read entire article »

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“REBEL SALUTE IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING REGGAE EVENTS” SAYS TONY REBEL!

January 6th, 2016 | Add a Comment

 By Howard Campbell—  Tony Rebel— TONY Rebel, promoter of Rebel Salute, says the show he first held in 1993 is one of the leading reggae events in the world, and on par with major European festivals like Rototom Sunsplash and Reggae Geel. “Rebel Salute is of the highest standard, we give no show any level above us,” said Rebel in an interview with the Jamaica Observer. “Loads of people from those shows come to see what we do, so we set the bar.” Rototom and Geel are calendar reggae events, both held in the summer. The former lasts for a week in Bennicasim, Spain and is recognised as the biggest, most organised of its kind. Geel is held in Belgium and in its 36th year is one of Europe’s oldest and most established reggae festivals.   The … Read entire article »

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LUCIANO – “MY CAREER IS WELL AND ALIVE”!!!

January 17th, 2012 | Add a Comment

LUCIANO – “MY CAREER IS WELL AND ALIVE”!!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – //// – REGGAE artist Luciano says his career is alive and well. Speaking with the Observer after his abbreviated set at last Saturday’s Rebel Salute at Port Kaiser Complex in St Elizabeth, he sought to dispel rumours that his career has taken a downward spiral since he was charged for harbouring a criminal. LUCIANO… I have been very active on the international circuit   Luciano, whose real name is Jephter McClymont, was charged in March … Read entire article »

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Ramblings (12/13/2011)

December 13th, 2011 | 4 Comments

Ramblings (12/13/2011)

On this December 13, I send out birthday greetings to General Trees, and ace musician Roland “Nambo” Robinson. Trees has been a long time favorite of mine. His days with Black Scorpio with Shoka Shine as selector, and with sparring partner Lord Sassasfras, will be treasured forever! I remember when I first brought them to the Biltmore Ballroom in Brooklyn. It was in the midst of the summer of 1986, and man, Biltmore was corked to … Read entire article »

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