Splashback: the return of Reggae Sunsplash
The imminent revival of Reggae Sunsplash, a genuine, 24-carat Caribbean cultural icon, is cause for rejoicing among fans of genuine roots...
Every last song
Bob Marley and The Wailers: The Definitive Discography Roger Steffens and Leroy Jodie Pierson (LMH Publishing, ISBN 976-8184-75-2, 208 pp)...
Family’s fortunes: Aston “Family Man” Barrett
Among the venues the greatest bass guitarist in the history of popular music has played in recent months: Sherpa and Yetis in...
Tempo: Gimme more Caribbean
I was chatting with my new buddy Frank the other day about Tempo, the fledgling television channel that was launched recently amid a flurry...
St Kitts: Small island, big music
I love a good music festival. And over the years I’ve been lucky enough to attend more than my fair share of them. My fond memories...
Sweet Calypso Dreams
It’s always struck me as odd that Caribbean music, without a doubt one of the most significant cultural gifts that has been bestowed on...
Lyrics man: David Rudder
I was talking music with my good friend Victor the other day. Victor, you should know, is Trini to de bone — a walking encyclopedia of...
Crucial Genius
For fans of genuine roots reggae, the sort of music Bob Marley conquered the world with, the past decade hasn’t exactly been a time for...
