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July 2023

Calypsonian, ska, rocksteady artiste, Lord Creator, has died

Trinidadian-born calypsonian, ska and rocksteady artiste, Lord Creator, who eventually made Jamaica his home, died on Friday. He was 87.....Read more

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Loop News - July 1. 2023

Grub Cooper taps out of Fab 5

After 52 years with the Fabulous Five, Grub Cooper is leaving the band for which he has been drummer, vocalist, and artistic director since inception.....Read more

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Jamaica Observer - Howard Campbell -Jul 13
2023

Living Legends:

Reggae Great Marcia Griffiths Looks Back On Her 60-Year Legacy, Working With Bob Marley & Inspiring The Next Generation....Read more

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Recording Academy GRAMMY AWARDS

JAMAICA TELEPHONE COMPANY MUSICAL HISTORY

Former JTC Employees Wemley Brown and Howard Barret gets social-media recognition by Local Jamaican music historian and Kool 97FM Radio DJ, Roberto Moore, for their roles in the chapters of our world renowned music....Read more

 

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XJTC Facebook-Leo Smith-July18
2023

Peter Austin of The Clarendonians dies aged 78

Peter Austin, who recorded a number of hit songs as a member of The Clarendonians, died at his St Andrew home on July 21. He was 78......Read more

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Jamaica Observer-Howard Campbell Jul 23
2023