Category: Music notes

Updates on Jamaica’s music, and musicians

Rebel Salute 2017 like fresh vegetables

Anthea

Down to the wire, the slew of last performances of the anticipated Rebel Salute 2017 on Sunday morning, was the segment that properly sealed the over 20 hour fiery package. Next year Rebel Salute arrives at its 25th silver anniversary. So this years show seemed to be a teaser, a scrumptous appetiser for 2018’s silver lined production. Simmering the blend of music from foundation years to todays risen reggae stars were a line up of over 40 artistes such as Sister Nancy, Tenor Saw, The Abysssians, Warrior King, Taurrus Riley,…

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Rebel Salute 2017 still playing in my head

Anthea

Rebel Salute 2017 still playing in my head – the beat of Third World band, the governance of Half Pint, the suave of Sanchez, the piercing messages of the Queen…

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Saturday Rebel: Unmasked

Deportee

1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Clove of garlic (grated) One piece of ginger (grated) That was Saturday night at Rebel Salute 2017. Ripe musical ingredients ready to serve up a healthy treat. When artistes such as Leroy Gibbons, Leroy Sibbles, Errol Dunkley, Duane Stephenson, Junior Kelly,Stranger Cole and Queen Ifrica are blended and mixed on high speed for a couple of hours, then what you get is a salubrious sensation. Zosia McGregor, Imaru Tafari and Davianah lifted off, performing entertaining sets. These…

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