Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international superstardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Marley's music gave voice to the day-to-day struggles of the Jamaican experience, vividly capturing not only the... [+] Read More

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Perhaps you’ve seen or heard of them, but one thing is for sure, they have one of the most exquisite amalgamations of musical talent that the island of Jamaica has seen in a long time. Originally referred to as Sentimental Touch in the ‘jazz world’, C-Sharp came together in December 2001 with core members, Aeion... [+] Read More

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The role of the bass guitar in reggae was established by bassist, producer, arranger, and engineer Aston "Family Man" Barrett. With his brother, Carlton "Carlie" Barrett, on drums, Barrett provided the essential rhythmic foundation for the recordings and performances by Bob Marley from 1969 until Marley's death in 1981. The undistorted but... [+] Read More

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BassieDee, born, Dayal Cadien in Brown's Town St Ann Jamaica not far from the birthplace of Bob Marley, is a Bass Player who has played on the Northcoast circuit with various Bands to international audiences. These gigs afforded him the privilege to play different genres of music which he grew up listening to. These enclude Reggae, Jazz, R&B,... [+] Read More

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Perhaps you’ve seen or heard of them, but one thing is for sure, they have one of the most exquisite amalgamations of musical talent that the island of Jamaica has seen in a long time. Originally referred to as Sentimental Touch in the ‘jazz world’, C-Sharp came together in December 2001 with core members, Aeion... [+] Read More

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A pioneering force behind the rise of Caribbean music, guitar virtuoso Ernest Ranglin was born in Manchester, Jamaica in 1932. He began playing ukelele as a boy, soon graduating to guitar; while in his teens he began performing live both locally and in the Bahamas, often in tandem with the young Monty Alexander. Ranglin's session work at the... [+] Read More

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A band formed mainly by producers, and i think great singers, with a variety of resources since the band consists of 9 people with varied talents. Check it out!!

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THE KINDREAD MUSIC ASSOCIATION (KMA) evolved in 1997 on the extremely competitive reggae music scene in Columbus, Oh (home of Skankland) out of one of OHIOS TOP RANKING reggae music institutions, the original DUB ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA).
With its roots planted deep in the soil of Roots Reggae, Funk, R&B, Blues, Rock and various Classical... [+] Read More

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Reggae legend Bob Marley is being reintroduced to sound systems worldwide. A crop of today’s hottest producers –including Jimpster (Jamie Odell), Yes King (Rhys Adams & Mark Rae), Trio Elétrico (Boozoo Bajou), Fort Knox Five and DJ Spooky have remixed a dozen of the cherished songs of the celebrated and beloved master. Roots, Rock, Remixed... [+] Read More

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Essentially a mouthpiece for singer and songwriter Leonard Dillon, the Ethiopians were one of Jamaica's most influential vocal groups during their heyday. Not only did the duo (completed by Stephen Taylor) spearhead the transition between ska and rocksteady, Dillon's heavily Rastafarian lyrics also paved the way for the socially conscious roots... [+] Read More

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One of the definitive rocksteady vocal groups, the Heptones were also one of the few to successfully make the transition to the reggae era. The group was fronted by Leroy Sibbles, who was not only an exquisite singer but also a talented songwriter, arranger, and session bassist at the legendary Studio One. Penning much of its own material, the... [+] Read More

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Producer Lee "Scratch" Perry's longtime house band, the Upsetters appeared on some of the most legendary records in reggae history, including the early hits of the Wailers. The group was named after Perry's 1968 smash "The Upsetter," and the Upsetter tag was also applied to his record label; although the line-up was mercurial -- essentially the... [+] Read More

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Following leader Bob Marley's death from cancer on May 11, 1981, the Wailers Band struggled nearly a decade for direction, hampered from releasing their own music by a Gordian knot of legal entanglements. Anchored by world-class bassist Family Man Barrett and his drummer brother Carlton (who was murdered by gunmen hired by his wife in April... [+] Read More

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The Maytals were key figures in reggae music. Comprised of leader Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, Nathaniel "Jerry" Mathias and Raleigh Gordon, all natives of Kingston, the Maytals are said to have been the first group to use the word 'reggae' in a song title with their Leslie Kong-produced "Do the Reggay."

Formed in the early '60s when... [+] Read More

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Originally formed at the request of their father, Bob Marley, it was only after his death that the Melody Makers came into their own. Although the group remains indebted to their father's musical memory, since then the quartet has gone on to create a unique crossover sound, far removed from Marley's own. Their vision, however, is similar to... [+] Read More

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