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21/01/2024

Fabulous!

Buy tickets for The Brit Funk Association at The Forge, Camden from the official retailer, See Tickets.

11/09/2023

Happy 93rd Birthday to living legend that is Sonny Rollins 🎉

The Jazz Hall Of Famer known for his composition of 'St. Thomas', 'Doxy' and many more, has been referred to as "the greatest living improviser" and is widely recognised as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians.

Happy Birthday Mr. Rollins 🎶

11/09/2023

Happy Birthday to "The Godfather of Neo Soul" that is Roy Ayers 🎉

Known for his primary role in the acid jazz movement, the "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" composer is said to have more sampled hits by rappers than any other artist. Happy 83rd Birthday Roy 🥳

13/04/2023

Nice. One Love. Enjoy the day!

Jazz Jamaica All Stars with Brinsley Forde will Stir It Up at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre on 22 June. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of with a special performance of CATCH A FIRE 🔥🔥🔥Link here: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/jazz-jamaica-all-stars-catch-fire

09/12/2022

26/11/2022

RESPECT ELDERS
❤💛💚

14/11/2022

09/11/2022

Hail H.I.M. 1980

08/11/2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart from the news that The Wailers’ own keyboard player, brother and friend Tyrone Downie passed away today. Tyrone joined The Wailers just before the age of 20, making his recording début with the band on Rastaman Vibration. When you hear the keys on Three Little Birds (and many others hits), you should always think of Tyrone. The Wailers and friends would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to Tyrone’s family. Rest in Power Tyrone.

08/11/2022

TYRONE DOWNIE
May 20th 1956 - Nov 5th 2022

I’m still reeling with disbelief upon learning of the passing of Tyrone Downie - the legendary keyboard player of Bob Marley and the Wailers.

When it came to the arrangements that Tyrone contributed to Bob’s music, it is plain to see that they remain unprecedented. In regards to his efforts, Tyrone was not the kind to brag to others of what he achieved in regards to building the Marley music catalog. But it was evident that Bob admired him tremendously, especially when you see them side by side in the many photos taken over the years.

After Bob died, Tyrone began to carve a niche for himself, which included additional keyboards for Steel Pulse in 1985 on the Earth Crisis tour, USA. He went on to do great work in France and Africa for a barrage of musicians in those territories. This included works with Alpha Blondy, Tikan Jah Fakoly and Youssou Ndour. Tyrone and his keyboards were inseparable; he was always dabbling with the latest form of technology the industry had to offer.

Although we had not met physically for quite some time, we video-called each other quite often and exchanged updates. Only a few months ago, he was over the moon to be attending the wedding of his son - Denzel - in France. He was such a proud father.

Now, here I am wishing that our performance in Paris back in May had him joining us on stage. It would have “Christened” our 30th anniversary since we recorded our very first live album at the very same venue, L’Elysee Montmarte. But it wasn’t to be. He had obligations to fulfil with another band, touring in the south of France.

Steel Pulse’s heart goes out to this man that had so much charisma. To his children, loved ones and fans. This has been a major blow to us. Reggae loses yet another stalwart contributor to this life-giving music.

RIP RIP.

08/11/2022

Citizen Nuggz X Weztax - CountryLanes N HedgerowsLifted Off The Debut Album "Off The Beaten Track" Entirely Produced By Weztax The First Instalment Of Four ...

04/11/2022

Sad news, UK’s finest soul singer, Noel Mckoy thanks for the music

01/11/2022

Happy 64th Birthday George Nooks 31st October 1958 started his musical career in the youth choir at his church, and moved on to perform at school concerts and talent shows. After first recording professionally in 1974, Nooks first found success performing under the name Prince Mohamed, as a deejay on discomix tracks for producer Joe Gibbs, notably on Dennis Brown's 1978 hit "Money in my Pocket", and "How Could I Leave", as well as "Light Up Your Spliff" for producer Prince Tony Robinson. He moved on to work with other producers such as Alvin Ranglin and Bunny Riley. His first album, a joint effort with General Echo, People Are You Ready, was released on the United Artists subsidiary Ballistic in 1978.
This was followed by African Roots, recorded the following year for producer Linval Thompson. He had a hit in Jamaica with "Forty Legs Dread", and the increasing violence in Kingston prompted Nooks to record a version of Little Roy's "Tribal War", now singing rather than deejaying, and released under his real name, which he followed with a cover version of Errol Dunkley's "Darling Ooh". Nooks would subsequently concentrate on his singing, releasing the Today album in 1981, although he reverted to Prince Mohamed in 1982 for an album with June Lodge. His singing gained comparisons with Dennis Brown, who he would later pay tribute to with a double album of Brown covers.
Nooks also works as a producer, and has run his own Total Records label since the early 1990s.
It would be 1997 before Nooks released another album, his self-titled collection resulting in three Tamika Reggae Music awards, but since 1997 he has been quite prolific, releasing a string of solo albums, as well as albums shared with Glen Washington, Roland Burrell, Singing Melody and Lukie D. Since the death of his grandmother in 2001, Nooks has primarily recorded gospel material.

31/10/2022

The true tragic story of Skatalites' trombonist Don Drummond, told as a comic book series.

19/10/2022

Mambista  The Latin, African & Jazz Dance Party Saturday October 22nd  Michael “Bammi” Rose liveJazz, Ska & Reggae + DJ Gerry Lyseight  The Portico23a Knights Hill, West NorwoodSE27 0HS 8-12 Tix: £8 early bird, £10 + bkg fee here £12 on the door After a long, hot summer spent at Brockw...

19/10/2022

After a long, hot summer spent at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses Mambista returns to The Portico on Saturday October 22nd.  Michael “Bammi’ Rose delivered a beautiful evening of Jazz, Ska and Reggae under the stars and if you were one of the lucky ones who made it you might want to relive...

11/09/2022

T***s forever in our ♥️ hearts ♥️

28/08/2022

Happy Birthday to Linton today 🍻cheers mate

09/01/2022

The brilliant Diz Watson and The Doormen
Tonight in Croydon!
Enjoy the day.

Tonight at the Oval.....

31/12/2021

A very happy new year to everybody!....the brilliant Gaz Mayall and The Trojans
Enjoy the day!

24/12/2021

Xmas Parang - Cro Cro....brilliant stuff.
Play loud and shake your batty!
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year!
Love to all!