Millicent Dolly May Small, born in Clarendon, Jamaica. Her 1964 recording of 'My Boy Lollipop' became the first internationally successful Jamaican ska hit, selling over six million copies. Died May 5, 2020.
Also on the calendar: Millie Small passed away — May 5th
Edward O'Sullivan Lee, pioneering Jamaican record producer known as 'Striker' Lee, died of respiratory/kidney failure at 79. A key figure in bringing reggae to the UK and a close collaborator of King Tubby in developing dub.
Also on the calendar: Bunny Lee was born — August 23rd
American singer known for 'I Can See Clearly Now' and early reggae hits like 'Hold Me Tight,' one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae in Kingston and an early champion of Bob Marley's songwriting. Died of natural causes at his Houston home at 80.
Also on the calendar: Johnny Nash was born — August 19th
Hawaii's state motto 'Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono' (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) was first spoken by Kamehameha III after British sovereignty was restored in 1843.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.
