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.
Kirk ‘Kirkledove’ Bennett has been in and around the Jamaican music scene for more than a decade. In a career that had its start on the hotel circuit on the Jamaica’s north coast, Kirkledove has built his name as
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.
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.
The final piece of BACKAYARD’s interview with one of the historians of Jamaican music: Mr Copeland
The continuation of BACKAYARD’s interview with one of the historians of Jamaican music: Mr Copeland
Generally, we at BACKAYARD have placed most of our collective focus on the entertainers on
