Lee Scratch Perry
Prolific Reggae Trailblazer And Dub Pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Dies At 85
Perry has been described as 'one of Jamaica’s most original musical geniuses.'
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Artists1 year agoLee ‘Scratch’ Perry
The Jamaican reggae singer and producer pioneered the sound of dub reggae and has collaborated with artists like Beastie Boys, the Clash, the Congos, and Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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Features1 year ago‘Police And Thieves’: Junior Murvin’s Roots Reggae Reinvention
Anchored by its immortal lead single, ‘Police & Thieves’ provided a fortuitous career reinvention for roots reggae legend, Junior Murvin.
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In-Depth3 years ago
Chairman Of The Boards: How Producers Shaped Our Sounds
During the phenomenally eventful years of 1965-67, the studio changed for musicians & producers from being a place of work to becoming a creative hub.
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In-Depth3 years ago
Dub Music: Exploring The Genre’s Jamaican Origins
Dub music is often associated with dance music, but its origins, invention and progression, firmly owes Jamaica its dues.
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In-Depth3 years ago
Reggae – From Kingston To London
In inner-city clubs young West Indians were meeting Mods, who loved the sharp style, and British youths’ love affair with Jamaican music grew ever stronger.
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News5 years ago
Toots Is Back With His Maytals
After a three-year absence from touring because of an injury to frontman Toots Hibbert, Toots and the Maytals have just announced a new UK tour.
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Features5 years ago
‘Ultraworld’ Is Back In Orbit For RSD 2016
As ‘The Orb’s Adventures In The Ultraworld’ is given a 4LP reissue for Record Store Day, uDiscover interviews Alex Paterson about its 25th anniversary.
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New Releases6 years ago
New Compilation Shows How Reggae Influenced Punk
The well-established and deep-rooted links between reggae and punk are being celebrated on ‘Punky Reggae Selecta,' just out from Universal Music Catalogue.
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In-Depth7 years ago
Reggae – Studios And Producers
Jamaica maintains its incredible output with numerous dancehall and roots reggae producers currently plying their trade in Kingston. Long may it continue!
