Marcus Garvey Born
Jamaica's first National Hero. His Pan-Africanist philosophy shaped Rastafari and roots reggae.
Also on the calendar: Marcus Garvey passed away — June 10th
Jamaica's first National Hero. His Pan-Africanist philosophy shaped Rastafari and roots reggae.
Also on the calendar: Marcus Garvey passed away — June 10th
Walter Aipolani, the 'Father of Hawaiian Reggae,' died at 68. His Hawaiian Reggae album sold nearly 100,000 cassettes in Hawaii and helped launch the Jawaiian movement.
Also on the calendar: Bruddah Waltah was born — December 1st
Michael Smith, one of Jamaica's best-known dub poets alongside Linton Kwesi Johnson and Mutabaruka, best known for 'Mi Cyaan Believe It.' Killed by a thrown stone during a confrontation at a Stony Hill, St Andrew political rally, at age 28.
Also on the calendar: Mikey Smith was born — September 14th
Desmond Dekker brought Bob Marley to producer Leslie Kong in 1962, leading to Marley's first recordings.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
