Caribbean Music
Reggae Soundsystem Original Reggae Album Cover Art deluxe hardback book Reggae Soundsystem! is a new deluxe 200 page hard-back 12″x12″ book featuring hundreds of stunning full size record cover designs that span the history of reggae music. The book is compiled by the celebrated author and reggae expert Steve Barrow (Rough Guide to Reggae/ Blood […]
Women of Steel is the sensational steel ensemble from the UK. This group is an all female collective of steel pan soloist. Each member of the group contributes arrangements and compositions to their repertoire. The combination of abilities allow this unique group to give performances like no other steel pan ensemble. Each woman specialising in […]
Duke Vin Ska Legend The legendary Jamaican soundman Duke Vin, passed away on Saturday 3 November 2012, A pioneer who influenced the introduction of sound systems and Ska music to the UK. Duke Vin, along with fellow legend Count Suckle, arrived in the UK in 1954 from Kingston Jamaica and couple of years later their […]
Documenting the story of Jamaica’s ‘Champion Shoes’. How did footwear made by a Quaker firm in the quiet English village of Street, Somerset, become the ‘baddest’ shoes in Jamaica? Clarks in Jamaica is the latest book by DJ and designer Al Fingers, providing a colourful take on Clarks’ celebrated status on the island, where for […]
Catching up with Jamaican Dancehall star Spragga Benz… Dancehall heavyweight Spragga Benz has been delivering hits since the early ’90s. In 2012 he has been a busier than ever, with new music, movies and a US tour. itzcaribbean caught up with him a for a chat. You are on tour at the moment. What have […]