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Vivien Goldman: Rebel Musix – Scribe On A Vibe
Let’s take a deep dive into the ‘Collected Works’ of celebrated music journo, feminist, roots radic and professor of punk First , let me say this, in the world of music journalism Vivien Goldman is a one-off. I myself entered … Continue reading
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THE MAN FROM WAREIKA HILLS: RICO RODRIGUEZ 1934 -2015
THE MAN FROM WAREIKA HILLS: RICO RODRIGUEZ 1934 -2015 Always loved this photo of Rico Rodriguez and his daughters by my bredren Jean Bernard Sohiez. Veteran of the legendary Alpha Boys School band and further educated in the camp of … Continue reading
COLLABORATION ACROSS THE REGGAE NATION…. Lively Up meets Bob Marley and Word Sound & Power: Reggae Changed My Life
Lively Up, celebrates Jamaica50! It consists of several ambitious projects set to tour the UK – two of which are dedicated to the music of The Wailers and innovative saxophonist Joe Harriott. Lively Up is the brainchild of Gary & … Continue reading
MARLEY… The short life of a Natural Mystic…
Midday – last Friday. Got a phone call. “Meet me at 2pm… Screen On The Green… Bob Marley… the film… my shout!” How could I refuse? I’d seen the trailer and was vibed up. I’m a fan and despite knowing … Continue reading