Queen Liliʻuokalani Dies
The last sovereign of Hawaii died at 79 in Honolulu. Her legacy of resistance and cultural pride echoes through Hawaiian music to this day.
Also on the calendar: Queen Liliʻuokalani was born — September 2nd
The last sovereign of Hawaii died at 79 in Honolulu. Her legacy of resistance and cultural pride echoes through Hawaiian music to this day.
Also on the calendar: Queen Liliʻuokalani was born — September 2nd
Fitzroy Edwards. Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Also on the calendar: Edi Fitzroy passed away — March 4th
Andre Johnson. Jamaican reggae/dancehall artist.
Jarret Lloyd Vincent, roots reggae singer hailed for 'reggae's sweetest voice,' known for his work with Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label. Died of cancer in London at 50.
Also on the calendar: Bim Sherman was born — February 2nd
Channel One Studios opened in 1972 at 29 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston. Its 'Revolutionaries' house band defined the roots era.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.