03.Mar.2010 Big Shot #6
The 6th issue of Big Shot, a fanzine dedicated to Jamaican music, soul, and skinhead subculture, was released at the close of 2009. This glossy zine is packed with articles, photos, and reviews. The majority of the features are in German, but several English language pieces appear in the latest issue. English Features: The striking [...]
01.Jan.2010 Kingstonians – Sufferer B/W Kiss A Finger
Kingstonians – Sufferer Kingstonians – Kiss A Finger
03.Dec.2009 Derrick Harriott
It was not uncommon for individuals involved in the Jamaican music industry to occupy both the role of artist and producer. Artist-producers during the ska, rocksteady, and early reggae eras include Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Clancy Eccles, Rupie Edwards, Laurel Aitken, Derrick Morgan, and Lloyd Charmers. This feature highlights one of my favorite artist-producers: Derrick [...]
