SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 14
This week of Spanish Town Rocking will be dedicated to the soulful songstress her self , Lila Ike.
Unlikely Technology: History In The Making
A book is anything that is written. It may not seem like it but in the past books were little more than clay cuneiform tablets, and scrolls.
SPANISH TOWN ROCKING WEEK 13
Good evenin Jamwurl. When I say Jamwurl, I mean exactly that we are going to jam out in the world with a playlist that is designated to evoke several emotions…. I present this week’s playlist
Stone Love
No bull$hit!! That is what Stone Love have been giving dancehall fans for over three decades. Founded by, and still operated by, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, Stone Love is regarded by the music fraternity as one of the most successful and consistent sound systems of all time with landmark achievements and accolades littered throughout the history of Jamaican music. Impressively, Stone Love is no less relevant today as they continue to be one of the innovators in the sound system game. BACKAYARD was lucky enough to grab a few minutes with Wee Pow as we inquiry about his inspirations and aspirations for his sound. Well, Stone Love?
New Artist: Cashtro Troy
Cashtro Troy, otherwise known as Ricardo Weir, was born in Kingston Jamaica and raised in Spanish Town with his sister and cousins and other extended family. Cashtro’s passion for music began during his early years in Primary school
Metromedia
The Metromedia sound system has the unique distinction of being one of, if not THE original, sound systems in Jamaica. What was started as The Great Sebastian by Tom Wong in the fifties
Bulby York’s ‘Humanitarian’ a light in dark times.
Legendary producer/audio engineer turned artist, Bulby York’s new single is a beam of light amid global pandemic.
New Artist: Abby Dallas
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Abby Dallas grew up in the sunny town of Portmore, where from the age of 6 she was exposed to music through her Church , School and Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Sponsored Events. Time and time again, Abby was recognized for her outstanding vocal talent