Lyrical fire no smokescreen
The 'fire' of Jamaican music is a recurrent theme in the lyrics and representation of Rastafarian artistes. Purifying the ills of society, the fire in reggae and dancehall results in the call for a change in society.
Toots' 'Light' shines bright at Grammys
With over 45 years in the music business, Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert has managed to stay current. And in the process he has earned another Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category, this one for Light Your Light, coming after his win two years ago with True Love.
Story of the song - Third World keeps '1865' current
St. Thomas has the dubious distinction of often being dismissed as the forgotten parish, popping up in the national consciousness when the Yallahs Ford is impassable. But, for those who are into reggae and one of its most durable and outstanding exponents, the band, Third World, it has a significance (whether they know it or not)...
|
