Fidel Nadal: The Reggae Argentine
however the one that stood out was Fidel Nadal. Not only was he black and Argentine he was one of South America’s biggest reggae acts.
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Junior Gong [Gongzilla x Stony Hill]
Thirteen years later, Damian “Junior Gong” Marley returns to us in his first solo effort post “Half Way Tree.”
IslandGoSeek: Ode to Treasure Beach
Josh Williams invited Backayard Magazine to spend a few days at Cliffside Cove in Treasure Beach. His aim was to show us some of the fun things to do in this once sleepy fishing village on the south coast of St. Elizabeth.
MAD YARDIES from Treasure Beach
I am doing what I love.. music. Wall Street to me was like a prison cell in the office and you go on the subway to another cell, a tiny little apartment. For me Jamaica IS freedom!”
Reggaeology Presents: Sister Nancy – The First Lady of Dancehall
At a time when Jamaica’s new digital soundscape had captivated dancehall, and on sheer tenacity and support from her brother Brigadier Jerry, Sister Nancy would cut her path to legendary status, but not without trials, sweat, and tears.
Reggaeology presents: The Mellow Moods of Judy Mowatt
Judy Mowatt is historically synonymous with Bob Marley, and her work with the Gaylettes, The I-Threes, and her shepherding Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers on tour in the band’s early years.
But it is her journey as a solo act spanning 5 decades, that leaves us with one of the most enduring stories in Reggae History.
Reggaeology presents: Diana King – The Warrior Girl
In this episode we take a journey through the life, the times, and the music of Diana King, one of Jamaica’s most successful female artists of all times.
Bobby Digital and the power of Digital B
For people who loved Jamaican music from the 90s, Bobby Digital and his Digital B label were one of the leading standard bearers during this time period. His passing will definitely leave a void in the global sound space. We, at BACKAYARD, did an interview with the legendary producer and label head several years and now, in tribute, we have decided to re run this piece. Sleep well Bobby D