R.I.P: Emmanuel “Rico” Rodriguez, 1934-2015
A look back at the essential tracks from the late Jamaican trombonist and ska pioneer.
R.I.P.: John Holt, 1947-2014
Six golden classics from the catalog of the late Jamaican vocalist of Paragons and "Police in Helicopter" fame.
Captain’s Quarters: Bunny Lee on the Birth of Soundsystem Culture
Words by Jesse Serwer, via Shimmy Shimmy
"People were getting fed up cos they’d drink up the rum and eat up the food, and the people didn’t have anything to sell because of them. So it was a great re... Read More...
Pre History: Soul of The Lion x Cyril “Count C” Braithwaite
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton, via Wax Poetics
We all know the saying that in cultures of oral tradition, an old man's death is like a library burning down. If that is true then the passing of Count C--e... Read More...