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THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS TO OFFER A “SOPHISTICATED BLEND OF SOUL & REGGAE” AT STARTIME, JANUARY 9!
The Mighty Diamonds—- Startime, the long-running vintage music show, returns on January 9 at the Mas Camp in Kingston. The Jamaica Observer, an associate sponsor, continues a series of features on the event. STANDARDS like Roof Over my Head, Right Time and Africa have made the Mighty Diamonds roots-reggae icons. But there is a lot of soul in Tabby, Bunny and Judge, who have been recording together since 1969. In 1977, one year after their sensational debut album, Right Time, was released, they released Ice On Fire, a soul-inspired album produced by renowned New Orleans singer/songwriter Allen Toussaint. Backed by a number of the Big Easy’s top musicians, the Diamonds recorded what one critic called “a sophisticated blend of soul, funk and reggae. This grand fusion of styles resulted in one of the most memorable and compelling albums … Read entire article »
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BUNNY DIAMOND AND TAPPA ZUKIE ARE RECOVERING AFTER MAJOR HEALTH SCARES!
Bunny Diamond— DEEJAY Tappa Zukie and singer Bunny Diamond of the Mighty Diamonds are recovering in hospital after major health scares last week. Daniel Sinclair, Tappa Zukie’s son, told the Jamaica Observer that his father suffered a “diabetic episode” at home on October 27. He was rushed to the University Hospital of the West Indies where he is still a patient. Sinclair denied rumours that his father went into a coma. He said he became disoriented, began vomiting blood and was unresponsive after being admitted to hospital. Yesterday, Sinclair said the veteran toaster spoke to him. “He’s doing much better, he’s out of the danger zone.” Tappa Zukie (real name David Sinclair) is best known for songs like MPLA, Oh Lord and Natty Dread a Weh She Want (with Horace Andy). Fitzroy ‘Bunny Diamond’ Simpson suffered a minor … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS BROUGHT SOULFUL HARMONIES TO THE 70’S REGGAE!
By Roy Black— The Mighty Diamonds in 1975.— The Mighty Diamonds belong to an exclusive fraternity of three-part harmony group singers that emerged in the mid-1960’s in Jamaican popular music and lasted into the next decade. Earlier, The Heptones, The Techniques, The Paragons, The Melodians, The Wailers, and The Gaylads had laid the foundation for the phenomenon, which produced a plethora of hits, mainly in the rock steady and early reggae styles. Those who were around at … Read entire article »
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REBEL SALUTE 2015 CONTINUES TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!
Rebel Salute promoter Tony Rebel addressing guests at the event’s recent launch party.— By Curtis Campbell— Rebel Salute 2015 was recently launched at Countryside Club in St Andrew, and according to promoter Tony Rebel, the event will continue to promote a clean and healthy lifestyle without the consumption of alcohol. According to the reggae artist turned promoter, the event has survived over a decade without selling the product, therefore, there is no need to consider going that route now. Rebel Salute will be held at Richmond Estate in St Ann on January 16 and 17, with a line-up of stellar performers, including Queen Ifrica, Etana, Jesse Royal, Jah 9, Kabaka Pyramid, Israel Vibrations, Third World, Alborosie, Tarrus Riley, Nesbeth,The Gideon, Inner Circle, Sizzla, Luciano, Richie Spice and the Mighty Diamonds. Telecoms company Flow holds exclusive rights to stream the … Read entire article »
Filed under: GUEST RUNDOWNS
MUSIC MARKETING CONSULTANT, CONTRACTOR’S “FACT FINDING” EUROPEAN TRIP!
Cecelia Campbell-Livingston— Sean “Contractor” Edwards– HAVING worked as a marketing consultant with leading reggae record labels and events, Sean ‘Contractor’ Edwards’ latest project is largely sociological. Edwards, who heads Contractor’s Marketing, left for Europe in mid-May on a fact-finding mission that took him to France, the United Kingdom and Spain. He is analysing the market there to see what Jamaican acts, and music, are popular on the continent. “In Europe, for the summer, there are 70-80 reggae music festivals, while in Jamaica there is only one which is Sumfest, so Europe is the market for the summer,” Edwards noted. Based on his observations, not a lot of contemporary reggae is played in Europe. “With the exception of Sean Paul, you don’t hear a lot of Jamaicans on mainstream radio. I think the Jamaican producers should start producing … Read entire article »
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“GUSSIE PRESENTING THE RIGHT TRACKS” A GREATEST HITS COLLECTION FROM PRODUCER GUSSIE CLARKE, DROPS JULY 22!
Augustus “Gussie” Clarke— GUSSIE Presenting The Right Tracks, a multi-song collection of producer Gussie Clarke’s work in the 1970s, is scheduled for release on July 22. It will be distributed by VP Records through its reissue subsidiary, 17 North Parade. The 40-track set contains songs by cutting-edge roots acts like Augustus Pablo, IRoy and Horace Andy as well as singers Jacob Miller, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Leroy Sibbles. There are also songs from founding Skatalites saxophonist Tommy McCook. An 11-track vinyl version of Gussie Presenting the Right Tracks will be simultaneously released. Gussie Presenting The Right Sevens, a collection of seven-inch versions of songs by The Mighty Diamonds, Roman Stewart and Mikey Dread, among others, is scheduled to be out on August 22. Clarke began his career while still a student at Kingston College in … Read entire article »
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ROOTS SINGER DUANE STEPHENSON, GETS BRAZILIAN BOOKING DEAL!
Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—- DUANE Stephenson is set to sign a three-year deal with Brazilian booking agency, THT Event. Yesterday, the singer confirmed he is in talks with the company to help him expand his reach in the South American country. STEPHENSON… it definitely sounds interesting “I just listened to what they had to say. And it definitely sounds interesting,” he told the Jamaica Observer.” According to Stephenson, he is “hammering out the details of the contract” with THT Event executives Luciano … Read entire article »
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FREDDIE McGREGOR TO REPLACE THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS AT SUNDAY’S JAMAICA JERK FESTIVAL IN SOUTH FLORIDA!
Veteran singing group The Mighty Diamonds has been replaced with Freddie McGregor on the main stage of the Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival being held in South Florida over the weekend. Due to matters beyond our control, The Mighty Diamonds will no longer be performing on the main stage at the 11th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival tomorrow, Sunday at Markham Park in Sunrise, the organisers said in a release Saturday. … Read entire article »
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MUSICAL YOUTH OF “PASS THE DUTCHIE” FAME – GETS READY FOR A COMEBACK!
By Jonny Greatrex—- BRUMMIE reggae chart-toppers Musical Youth have announced plans for a big comeback – with two albums all of 30 YEARS since they first found fame. The band’s 1982 track Pass The Dutchie became a worldwide hit propelling the young Birmingham quintet to stardom, despite misguided criticism that the song glorified drugs. But the dream failed when they split in 1985. Now two original members, Dennis Seaton, 45, and Michael Grant, are working on an album of … Read entire article »
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REGGAE SUMFEST TRIBUTE MAKES BIG PROMISES TO JAMAICA 50!
Pinchers Reggae Sumfest, now into its 20th staging, has also been dubbed a Jamaica 50 event. As such, the producers have arranged for a Jamaica 50 tribute to take the Sumfest patrons on a journey through the musical decades. To help celebrate the country’s Golden Jubilee, John Holt, Yellowman, U-Roy, Leroy Sibbles, The Mighty Diamonds, Leroy Smart, Derrick Harriott, Frankie Paul and Pinchers are all on board. The various highly acclaimed artists will bring their unique flavour and … Read entire article »
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