Dawn Penn By Kevin Jackson— MANY artists who recorded hit songs during their 20s and 30s struggle to sell records when they turn 40. The fans they had in their heyday became adults and their musical tastes changed.
ACTOR Paul Campbell is not satisfied with the film roles coming his way, but says he accepts them to stay in the system. CAMPBELL… I want that role that will allow me to use my diction (PHOTO: NAPHTALI JUNIOR)
The rocksteady era, of which Alton Ellis was an integral part, saw several other performers making outstanding contributions to the genre. Three-part harmony groups seemed to have been the most popular, with Desmond Dekker and The Aces, The Heptones, The Wailers, The Melodians, The Techniques, The Gaylads and The Paragons leading the way.
DANCEHALL mainstay Barrington Levy is recording an acoustic album, the first of his career. The 12-song, vinyl-only project is scheduled for release in December on the singer’s Black Roses label. Levy says his management approached him with the ‘Unplugged’ concept after observing a number of artists playing acoustic sets on the European festival circuit. LEVY……
Rootz Revealerz – Contributed– By Curtis Campbell— International reggae band, Rootz Revealerz, is in Jamaica promoting its new song and video entitled Back To The Island – a track which is already gaining traction internationally.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force choir in performance.— By Glenroy Sinclair— They laid down their arms and swooped down on the Headley Avenue community of Drewsland in Waterhouse, St Andrew, engaging the residents with some soul-searching gospel songs, spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
