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Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Morgan Heritage Singer Peter "Peetah" Morgan Dies at 46

Peter Morgan of Morgan Heritage passed away at 46.
Morgan Heritage won a Grammy in 2016 for Strictly Roots. [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Bob Marley Bassist, Dies at 77

Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, the reggae bassist known for his work with Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Bob Marley, has died at the age of 77.
Barrett played on some of Bob Marley's biggest hits including 'Could You Be Loved' and 'No Woman, No Cry.' [ more ]
Consequence
6 months ago
Music

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, to be posthumously released

Lee "Scratch" Perry's final album, King Perry, will be released posthumously on February 2nd, 2024.
The album was the result of Perry's collaboration with UK-based producer Daniel Boyle and features collaborations with artists like Greentea Peng and Shaun Ryder.
The lead single, "100lbs of Summer," and a remix of the track by Tricky have been released as a preview. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

City Splash festival 2024: Date, line-up, and how to get tickets

City Splash festival is back with its fourth anniversary celebration of reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeats music in London.
The festival will feature a lineup of legendary musicians such as Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, and Busy Signal. [ more ]
The Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
4 months ago
Writing

Read an extract from Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story by Daniel Rachel - The Wire

Punk and reggae were initially thought to be opposing genres, but in 1977, white musicians began incorporating reggae rhythms into their music.
Reggae provided a balm to the high-energy punk scene and created a more mixed atmosphere at concerts. [ more ]
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