‘Made in Jamaica’ invokes a history of the island through music
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- ‘Made in Jamaica’ invokes a history of the island through music
- Celebrating Reggae Month 2009
- In the Kansas City reggae scene SeedLove picks up where the Blue …
‘Made in Jamaica’ invokes a history of the island through music
Chicago Tribune United States
It’s a great concept and a relevant story that needs to be told (along with how it parallels hip-hop culture and rap music). Unfortunately this film does not tell that story. What’s here is a series of subjects—how reggae music started (credit is given to. The nearly-two-hour film is about 50 minutes too long and lacks any introduction structure or conclusion. However it does give some perspective on the emotion behind the wailing tones and sorrowful cries of reggae artists and the hunger of dancehall artists to produce the popular raunch and X-rated music that might pull them out of poverty.
Celebrating Reggae Month 2009
Government of Jamaica Jamaica Information Service Jamaica
Reggae Month which is in its second year comes against the background of 2009 marking the 50th anniversary since the birth of the formal Jamaican Music Industry. The Minister the Honourable livia “Babsy” Grange said that “set against the backdrop of the world financial crisis and the fallouts expected for 2009 it will take on even greater meaning as for many the world over Reggae has become more than just a music genre; it is a culture and philosophy that influences people’s thinking and actions and helps them through the toughest of times. Miss Grange continued that “Reggae Month 2009 is therefore the perfect opportunity for Jamaicans and followers of Reggae music the world over to reflect on and celebrate one of Jamaica’s most precious gifts to the world. The Month this year will feature a wide array of events that capture the full breadth of reggae as a way of life. The events include live concerts parties Symposia films and a school tour. Minister Grange said also that from February through March the Government and its agencies and partners “will continue to educate and remind the public especially the youth about Jamaican music its roots its global influence and impact of Reggae music and how our people can capitalize on the economic opportunities that it creates. Strong endorsement for Reggae Month 2009 has come from the music fraternity with many of its prominent members participating in the planning for the month which is taking place at MICYS.
In the Kansas City reggae scene SeedLove picks up where the Blue …
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Details:SeedLove CD-release show with the Irietions. Friday January 23 at the Jackpot Music Hall. The live recording of the show gets nominated for a Grammy (in 1986) and all of a sudden it doesn’t seem so ridiculous to play reggae music in the heartland. The year was 1982 and the band was the Blue Riddim Band. The group’s arrival helped establish a reputable “blue-eyed” reggae scene in KC spawning sister acts like New Riddim and S.
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