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Happy Birthday, Peter Tosh!
Born Winston Hubert McIntosh on October 19, 1944, he would have celebrated his 69th birthday today. It is possible that in a little while Tosh and his contribution to reggae will be but a footnote....
View ArticleCelebrating the Life of Robert Nesta Marley
Had he lived, Bob Marley would have been 68 years old today. Still a young man, right?Bob Marley was born Robert Nesta Marley on Feb. 6, 1945 in Saint Ann, Jamaica. His father, Norval Sinclair Marley,...
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RIP Bunny Rugs - The Reggae Ambassador Leaves the Stage
Bunny Rugs (Feb 6, 1948 - Feb 2, 2014)William Clarke, popularly known as "Bunny Rugs," abandoned the earthly body which had betrayed him and quietly left for the Great Beyond on February 2. Today...
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Meet the "Gentleman Rude Bwoy" of Reggae: David Rodigan at the Control!
Roddy is definitely “smaddy” in the dancehall. He is also white, middle-class and British. Short and balding, he is the most unlikely-looking selector. But don’t be taken in by his looks or the English...
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Walker Administration/WI DOJ appealing 120 Sing Along tickets that were...
I haven't offered an update on the Solidarity Sing Along in a while, but it is still going strong. The sing along is a noon-hour singing protest that has occurred at the Wisconsin State Capitol every...
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RIP, John Holt. Another legend exits the stage
I bet you know the group Blondie and their smash hit, The Tide is High; but do you know who wrote and first recorded that song? Aha. John Holt was the lead singer for the trail-blazing group, The...
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The definitive discography of police protest songs with videos and lyrics
Below you will find a definitive list of police protest songs from 1964 until today. As unlisted songs are identified or produced, we will add to this list. Detailed annotations are forthcoming. Many...
View ArticleVideo Stew} Candy Everybody Wants
Each video here is a whole LP, about 40 minutes of music: My Halloween Treat for You. If you Bookmark or Hotlist this diary, then you'll have a shelf of albums to explore later. You can play an album...
View ArticleThe OPOL Report: Days of Miracle and Wonder
It did not take long for City of Fort Lauderdale to make good on the promise to criminally charge those who violate a new ordinance that effectively outlaws groups from feeding the homeless in public....
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Protests grow across the nation; labor and anti-racism activists join forces
The coast to coast protests against the national racist police system and the lack of accountability and justice show no signs of abating, indeed, it appears they are picking up steam.Labor and...
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Happy Birthday to the Crown Prince of Reggae, Mr. Dennis Brown
Dennis Emmanuel Brown, born February 1, 1957, would have been 58 years old today. Sadly, he exited this earthly stage July 1, 1999, after suffering a cardiac arrest. It was known that he had a serious...
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Celebrating the Life of Robert Nesta Marley with a Punky Reggae Party! All...
Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945; today would have been his 70th birthday. Millions of words have been written about Bob Marley, and no doubt millions more will be written; is there...
View ArticleMy Musical Valentine
And like the best of valentines, this one goes out anonymously. Though she will know it is from me.I am smitten by you. Amazed. Enlivened. Nervous. Hopeful. And thoroughly under your spell.
View ArticleReggae Got Soul
Got so much soul.This is my first attempt at a diary and I beg you to pardon it's flaws, but feel free to make constructive criticism. For I am not much of a writer.The point of this diary is to have...
View ArticleHaere Mai - New Zealand Reggae!
Courtesy of the musical group Fat Freddy's DropNew Zealand is a country whose population is widely and embracingly sympathetic to reggae music. It is also a country that I regard as one with a highly...
View ArticleReggae: Black History
This will be a short diary on my part because I feel there are many here who will add input, if this dairy gets legs.The theme is Reggae tunes that teach Black History. So enjoy my modest input after...
View ArticleToots & The Maytals
Toots and the Maytals, originally called The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and rock steady vocal groups. Funky Kingston is a desert island disc.
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Black Music Month: Meet the Real Fathers of Hip-Hop
The end of Black Music month and I have yet to do one diary in celebration of the explosion of genres and sounds that make up "black music." Must remedy that egregious lapse. :)In a recent study,...
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Let's Throw a Party for Denise. It's her birthday!
DailyKos for me would not be the same without Denise Oliver Velez. Without her presence on The Porch. Without her Sunday morning columns. Without her leadership. Without her knowledge. Without her...
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