Mikey Smith Born
Michael Smith, Jamaican dub poet, one of the best-known alongside Linton Kwesi Johnson and Mutabaruka. Best known for 'Mi Cyaan Believe It.' Killed in 1983 after heckling a JLP minister at a political rally.
Michael Smith, Jamaican dub poet, one of the best-known alongside Linton Kwesi Johnson and Mutabaruka. Best known for 'Mi Cyaan Believe It.' Killed in 1983 after heckling a JLP minister at a political rally.
Eric Clapton's cover of Bob Marley's song topped the Billboard Hot 100, introducing reggae to mainstream rock audiences worldwide.
Burning Spear took his name from a military title of Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta, who was himself inspired by Marcus Garvey.
Hawaii Reggae Network is Hawaii's 24/7 reggae radio station, streaming live from Maui.