The music label that brought reggae to Britain - Keep The Faith ® - The UK's Black-focused faith magazine
Trojan Records launched in 1968 at a time when the country was divided over mass migration from the Commonwealth. The record label was known as the Motown of reggae, with dozens of hit records. It influenced generations of musicians including The Clash, The Specials, Madness and Culture Club. Watch....
13/11/2018: "The Invasion" by Burning Spear
Burning Spear are one of the roots reggae golden era greats. With deeply held Rastafari convictions, with the attendant lyrical content about the ills of slavery and the present day situation in Jamaica, they made
They can’t steal our music Entertainers happy foreigners doing reggae | The Star (Jamaica)
There is the recurring argument that reggae and dancehall, though indigenous to Jamaica, is at risk of cultural appropriation to the point of theft. But some performers, including Jesse Royal and Wayne Marshall, disagree that the music is being stolen...
How Jamaican reggae decolonised Britain
It is by turns playful, celebratory and rebellious. But how did Reggae arrive in the UK? A new film tells the story
On the streets for his faith — Mortimer finds refuge in music
Those who frequent the reggae revival scene in the corporate area would be familiar with the artiste Mortimer. Currently a part of Ovastand Entertainment, his new single, Careful, has been receiving some positive feedback. But young Mortimer's...
The Music Diaries | The drama of 'Oh Carolina'
Perhaps the most defining moment in Jamaica's popular music history came with the release of the recording Oh Carolina in 1959. It was a landmark single in the development of Jamaica's modern music - the first that moved away from the then current...
Out of sight, but still in mind - Artistes maintain presence despite few local performances
Entertainers like Chronixx and Alkaline are prime examples that artistes no longer need to maintain a heavy local presence to be popular.Chronixx, for instance, has not performed in Jamaica for almost a year but has one of themost popular reggae...
Lila Ike stands out with ‘Sensimena’
Lila Ike describes her performance at last year's Rastafari Rootzfest as mediocre. Not because she did not have the best lyrics or sound, but she was overcome with anxiety."It wasn't my best performance - I allowed myself to get nervous. As a young...
Remarkable Residents: Maxi Priest
Throughout October to celebrate Black History Month the Lewisham Local History Archive Centre will post our chosen 15 truly remarkabl...
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