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Stories about Var from the JamaicansMusic archive, oldest first · 2012–2013
2012
The MixerSteel Pulse's Blues Dance Raid with Kanye West
Steel Pulse is arguably the most popular British based roots-reggae outfit (UB 40 might be considered too pop for purists), comprising of group members of various Caribbean descents.
CultureReggae Sumfest Launch Party Hi-Lights
Reggae Sumfest, dubbed "The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth", had its launch party on 1st July at Waterfront, Ocean Boulevard in Kingston.
2013
Culture'Bob Marley: The Man that I Know'
The name Robert Nesta 'Bob' Marley has become synonymous with varying things as the years pass. From 'A voice of revelation' and 'A new wave of revolution' to 'The King of Reggae Music' and 'The Soul Rebel like no other'
MusicExperience the next generation of greats on GYI Compilation
Honing the skills of varying young acts this past year, The Marley-led record label, Ghetto Youths International (GYI), is set to cement their status with their debut compilation, Set Up Shop Volume 1.
MusicMike Pinto shares 'Truthful Lies' on latest LP
'Truthful Lies' marks Mike's 5th studio release, packing a fusion of funk, soul, rock, and reggae with an unbelievable use of instrumentation from piano and saxophones to trumpets and varying drum patterns, you name it and it's on this album.
MusicChaka Demus and Pliers' 'Tease Me' turns 20
The dynamic duo of a fun-loving yet gravel-voiced Chaka Demus paired with the smoothly-gliding chords of singer Pliers might just be one of the most pioneering and fruitful acts from the 1990's, with their single 'Tease Me' catapulting them to the top of varying charts.
MusicBring it Back: Millie Small 'My Boy Lollipop'
The year is 1964 and a teenaged chanteuse's single is hiking up varying charts; bursting onto the scene both nationally and internationally. The ska-skanking hit 'My Boy Lollipop' placed 'The Blue Beat Girl' into the annals of Jamaican and world musical soundscape and will forever be recognized as Jamaica's first female superstar.
MusicBring it Back: Althea and Donna 'Uptown top Ranking'
Sampling Alton Ellis' 1967 mega hit 'I'm Still in Love With You', producer Joe Gibbs composed what would have become one of the most memorable singles of the 1970's with Althea & Donna teenage voices soaring to the top of varying charts globally.
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