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Bankie Banx
Bankie Banx (born Clement Ashley Banks; 1953 in Anguilla) is a reggae singer, known as the "Anguillan Bob Dylan". Career Banks's musical career dates back to 1963, when he built his first guitar. He formed his first band in 1967, taking inspiration from the UK top 40 hits that a local radio station transmitted from a frigate moored off the coast of the island.Thompson, Dave (2002) "Reggae & Caribbean Music", Backbeat Books, Bankie's first number one hit in 1977 was "Prince of Darkeness" and followed that with several chart topping songs over the next few years. With the release of his first album ''Roots and Herbs'' in 1978, recorded with his band, The Roots and Herbs, Banks pioneered reggae music in the Eastern Caribbean. Following the releases of the album, ''Where I and I Abide'', Bankie became the first performer from Anguilla to appear at Reggae Sunsplash, in 1983 and he appeared again in 1992. He was featured during a live Moonsplash performance in the ground-breaking r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anguilla
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territories, British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and directly north of Saint Martin (island), Saint Martin. The territory consists of the main island of Anguilla, approximately long by wide at its widest point, together with a number of much smaller islands and cays with no permanent population. The territory's capital is The Valley, Anguilla, The Valley. The total land area of the territory is , with a population of approximately (). Etymology The native Arawak name for the island was ''Malliouhana''. In reference to the island's shape, the Italian ', meaning "eel" (in turn, from the Latin diminutive of ''anguis'', "snake") was used as its name. Anguillan tradition holds that Christopher Columbus named the island. History Anguilla was first settled by Indigenous Amerindian peoples who migrated from S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steel Pulse
Steel Pulse are a roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ronald McQueen (bass); along with Basil's brother Colin briefly on drums and Mykaell Riley (vocals, percussion). Steel Pulse were the first non-Jamaican act to win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Collectively the band has won one Grammy award with nine nominations. History Basil Gabbidon and David Hinds became inspired to form Steel Pulse after listening to Bob Marley and The Wailers' '' Catch a Fire''. The band formed in 1975; their debut single release "Kibudu, Mansetta And Abuku" arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They followed it with "Nyah Luv" for Anchor. They were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in Birmingham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjy Myaz
Benjy is a masculine given name, usually a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Benjamin. It is also a surname. Benjy, Bengy or Bengie may refer to: People * Dudley Benjafield (1887–1957), British racing driver and doctor * Benjamin Benjy Dial (1943–2001), American football quarterback * Benjy King, a former member of the American rock band Scandal * Benjamín Cintrón Lebrón, Puerto Rican politician nicknamed "Bengie" * Bengie Molina (born 1974), former Major League Baseball catcher from Puerto Rico * Otto Benjamin Benjy Taylor (born 1967), American college basketball head coach * Anatole de Bengy (1824–1871), French Jesuit martyr * Marie-Madeleine d'Houët (1781–1858), Viscountess de Bonnault d'Houet, née Marie-Madeleine-Victoire de Bengy, French founder of a religious institute of Religious Sisters known as the Faithful Companions of Jesus Fictional characters * Benjy Benjamin, in the film ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'', played by Buddy Hackett * Benjamin "Benj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toots & The Maytals
The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group, one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. Frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, was considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley. His soulful vocal style was compared to Otis Redding, and led him to be named by ''Rolling Stone'' as one of the 100 Greatest Singers. After Hibbert's death, the Maytals indicated that they would continue as a working group. Their 1968 single " Do the Reggay" was the first song to use the word "reggae", coining the name of the genre and introducing it to a global audience. The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' credits Toots and the Maytals in the etymology of the word "Reggae". According to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, "The Maytals were unlike anything else ... sensational, raw, and dynamic." Career Formation and early success Frede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inner Circle (reggae Band)
https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-inner-circle-trader-ICT-in-Forex Inner circle may refer to: Society * Friendship networks, where "inner circle" may describe the closest of friends *Esoteric teaching, knowledge that is confined to an inner group * Inner–outer directions, a method of labeling direction of travel for geographic loops * Inner Circle (addiction recovery), inner-most circle of three circles in addiction recovery diagram *Inner circle (psychoanalysis) or Freud's inner circle * Cabal, a group of people united in some close design together, usually to promote their private views or interests * One of Kachru's Three Circles of English; see World Englishes Organizations * Inner Circle of Advocates, trial lawyer group * Inner Circle (parody group), a New York parody group * The Inner Circle (dating site), an invitation-only online dating service for affluent, professional singles * Inner Circle Trader – A oline website bMichael J. Huddlestonfocused on trading and marke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wailers Band
The Wailers Band is a Jamaican reggae band formed by former members of Bob Marley and the Wailers after Marley's death in 1981. It was led by bassist Aston "Familyman" Barrett until 2016, when he passed the role onto his son, Aston Barrett Jr. History After Marley, death of Carly Barrett, and Marvin's departure (1981–1997) After the death of Bob Marley in 1981, the Wailers continued, led by bassist Aston "Familyman" Barrett and guitarist Junior Marvin. The band played a heavy worldwide touring schedule and recorded as backing band with several singers. Drummer Carlton "Carly" Barrett, 36, was murdered at his Jamaica home in 1987; despite this, and with a majority of the original musician lineup, they released their first album after Marley's death, '' I.D.'', in 1989. They followed up with an additional two studio albums, '' Majestic Warriors'' in 1991 and ''Jah Message'' in 1994. In addition to these three studio albums, a live album consisting of live performances of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burning Spear
Winston Rodney Order of Distinction, OD (born 1 March 1945), better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist, and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian movement, Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing roots artists to emerge from the 1970s.Larkin, Colin (2002) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music'', Virgin Books, , p. 57 Early life Winston Rodney was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Saint Ann, Jamaica. He is married to Sonia Rodney. As a young man he listened to the R&B, soul and jazz music transmitted by the US radio stations whose broadcasts reached Jamaica. Curtis Mayfield is cited by Rodney as a major US musical influence along with James Brown. 'Our Music': New Reggae from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony B
Keith Blair (born 31 March 1976), better known by the stage name Anthony B, is a Jamaican DJ and member of the Rastafari movement.Moskowitz, David V (2006) ''Caribbean Popular Music: an Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall'', Greenwood Press, , p.13-14 Biography Early life Blair grew up in rural Clark's Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favourite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, musicians who strongly influenced his own style.Larkin, Colin (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae'', Virgin Books, , p.17 Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance. Anthony B adopted Rastafari movement beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well received by his family. The stubborn and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gramps Morgan
Roy "Gramps" Morgan (born July 7, 1976) is a Jamaican Americans, Jamaican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, producer, record executive, and entrepreneur. Gramps was born in Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, but was raised partially in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is the son of well-known reggae artist Denroy Morgan, and member of Grammy Award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage. Most of his brothers and sisters are also in the music business. Early life Gramps Morgan was born in Brooklyn, New York, in a large family of 30 children. He was raised in Springfield, Massachusetts by his mother, Pearl Foster, and father, Denroy Morgan. He attended Springfield Central High School in Springfield, Massachusetts with the likes of former NBA player Travis Best. Gramps was a star football player and had multiple scholarship offers to colleges and universities around the country. His passion for music that was embedded at such a young age won the battle between a future in sports ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buju Banton
Mark Anthony Myrie (born 15 July 1973),Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, known professionally as Buju Banton, is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer. He is one of the most significant and well-regarded artists in Music of Jamaica, Jamaican music. Banton has collaborated with many international artists, including those in the Hip hop music, hip hop, Latin music, Latin and punk rock genres, as well as the sons of Bob Marley. Banton released a number of dancehall singles as early as 1987 but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, ''Stamina Daddy'' and ''Mr. Mention'', the latter becoming the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. That year he also broke the record for No. 1 singles in Jamaica, previously held by Bob Marley and the Wailers. He signed with the major label Mercury Records and released ''Voice of Jamaica'' in 1993. By the mid-1990s, Banton's music became more influenced by his Rastafari faith, as h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derrick Morgan
Derrick Morgan OD (born 27 March 1940)Walters, Basil (2012)A New Day – Songs heralding JA’s Independence", ''Jamaica Observer'', 3 June 2012, retrieved 3 June 2012 is a Jamaican musical artist who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff in the rhythm and blues and ska genres, and he also performed rocksteady and skinhead reggae. Biography In 1957, Morgan entered the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent show held at the Palace Theatre in Kingston. He won with rousing impressions of Little Richard and, shortly after that, was recruited to perform around the island with the popular Jamaican comedy team Bim and Bam. In 1959, Morgan entered the recording studio for the first time. Duke Reid, the sound system boss, was looking for talent to record for his Treasure Isle record label. Morgan cut two popular shuffle-boogie sides "Lover Boy", a.k.a. "S-Corner Rock", and "Oh My". Soon after, Morgan cut the bolero-tinged boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcia Griffiths
Marcia Llyneth Griffiths (born 23 November 1949) is a Jamaican singer best known for the 1989 remix of her single " Electric Boogie", which serves as the music for the four-wall " Electric Slide" line dance. It is the best-selling single of all time by a female reggae singer. Biography Born in West Kingston, Jamaica, Griffiths started her career in 1964, performing on stage with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires at the behest of Phillip James of The Blues Busters, who had heard her singing in her home neighbourhood.Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2012),Truly outstanding: Looking at the amazing career of Marcia Griffiths, ''Jamaica Observer'', 3 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.Marcia Griffiths Enjoys 50 Of The Best , '' |
