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Israel Vibration's 'Skelly' Spence dies at 69 years old

Cecil "Skelly" Spence, co-founder of roots-reggae group Israel Vibration, died August 26 at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York.....Read more

‘The time is right’: reggae colossus Burning Spear on racism, rebellion and returning to Britain

He is the Jamaican legend who liberated reggae, taking it out of Kingston, drenching it in horns – and giving it a joyous, spiritual kick. As Burning Spear hits the road, he looks back on his astonishing life.....Read more

Lamont Dozier: Motown hitmaker dies aged 81

Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier, who penned songs for The Supremes, The Four Tops and The Isley Brothers, as well as Marvin Gaye and Martha and the Vandellas, has died aged 81.....Read more

Where I’m Coming From: 60 Years of Jamaican Music in 60 Songs

August 6th marks the 60th anniversary of Jamaican independence. To celebrate, we’ve selected one song from every year of the island’s incredible musical history since 1962......Read more

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