We, originally did this interview some eight years ago, in BAY 14 Sizzla cover for those who are interested in the timeline, and what I remember is how reserved Bob Andy was. A world renowned singer, songwriter …. he was quite easy to converse with as we spent the majority of that day together as he taught me about getting royalties for songs and copyrights. Walk Good Mr. Keith Anderson, your legacy will certainly live on through your music.
Reflecting on his musical journey spanning over twenty years, Patrice offers sage advice on ‘Tall
You wonder why did it take so long for Sherieta to release her debut collection of songs. However, as the popular Jamaican parlance goes “Nutten nuh happen before its time” and for the listening public “Conversations in Key” arrives right on time.
As an audiophile, my curiosity was certainly peaked at the thought of a live concert conducted completely through specially configured headphones. A concept that was introduced more than fifteen years ago
“We have to give thanks to father for weh this music reach cause NOBODY did ever could ever tell you that dem KNOW seh di music woulda reach so far. If anybody tell yuh seh yes dem did know it woulda reach dem telling a lie”
“If you are conscious of the ability of Jamaican music, especially if you have seen my show, to project things so people can think about them. That is the way people in Jamaica think also, we have a lot of conscious people in Jamaica that think highly about our music.”
Drum and Bass are one of the most important sections of any band. A sound so important that it itself has become a musical sub-genre, it is often the mastery of this section that determines what is a memorable hit and what just passes by failing to leave its mark. With Sly & Robbie, Jamaica has one of the world’s most famous and sought after (drum and bass) rhythm sections working
Had a conversation with my mother one day and she was explaining to me how cultural important Marcia Griffiths is to the Jamaican music scene and in extension to Jamaican women.
