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Desmond Dekker

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Mr. Vegas Talks "Sweet Jamaica" and Sweet Jamaica

    You might not know the name Mr. Vegas. But if you've been within earshot of a dancehall DJ in the last 15 years, you've heard his music. Though little acknowledged in the broader music world, the singer is a Jamaican icon thanks to "Heads High," "Hot Wuk," "Bruk it Down," and other hits known fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2010

    Steel Pulse's David Hinds Talks Reggae, Racism, and Barack Obama

    Photo by Cecile MaurelSteel Pulse founder David Hinds.​In the run-up to massive reggae fest Bayside Rocks, Crossfade's already spoken with Frederick "Toots" Hibbert about the birth of reggae. We've also convened with Puerto Rican crew Cultura Profética. (Not to mention, we've spent the week revis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Concert Review: Mike Mineo Album Release Party at the Funky Buddha Lounge, April 9

    John MineoThe Buddha became eccentric​Mike MineoWith Rachel Goodrich and Matt ZThe Funky Buddha Lounge, Boca RatonFriday, April 9, 2010For years, Mike Mineo's shimmering talent has been in the shadows. For years, he's breathed sonic, life-giving breaths into rooms (and forests, valleys, beaches) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Q&A With Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, Playing Culture Room Tomorrow Night

    Photo by phivephotography.com​Though Fishbone's home turf -- South Central L.A. -- may not have been a typical rock and roll breeding ground, plenty else about the band's birth was fortuitous. The band's early musical brew, heavy on ska, reggae, and a liberal helping of rock, was largely created i ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Don Carlos

    Photo by phivephotography.com​Though Fishbone's home turf -- South Central L.A. -- may not have been a typical rock and roll breeding ground, plenty else about the band's birth was fortuitous. The band's early musical brew, heavy on ska, reggae, and a liberal helping of rock, was largely created i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Reggae Legend Don Carlos Headlines Pulp Live This Thursday

    via doncarlosreggae.com​When it comes to roots-rock-reggae music, few old school legends that are still touring have the pedigree for great songwriting that Don Carlos possesses. Although he's often overshadowed by more popular Jamaican reggae singers like Burning Spear and Toots Hibbert, Carlos s ... More >>

  • Music

    October 25, 2001

    Real Ring-Ding

    The pioneers of Jamaican pop team up with the R&B legends who inspired them

  • Music

    July 22, 1999

    Rastaman Jazz

    Monty Alexander

  • Music

    April 9, 1998

    Skankin' Out Racism

    Monty Alexander

  • Music

    January 16, 1997

    Rude Boy Invasion

    Monty Alexander

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