The I-Threes

The I-Threes were the most influential female singing group in the history of Jamaican music. A trio, featuring Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley and Judy Mowatt, the I-Threes provided the rich harmonies for Bob Marley's performances and recordings from 1974 until his death ten years later. Marcia Griffith was already a star when the I-Threes came together. Her duet recordings with Bob Andy, which included "Young, Gifted And Beautiful," had brought her international attention. When she invited Mowatt, who had previously sung with The Gaylettes, and Marley to harmonize with her on a recording with Andy, she set the stage for the trio's formation. The recording session proved so inspiring that she invited the two women to be guests on song that she and Andy were scheduled to perform that evening at the House Of Chen in New Kingston. Shortly after the departure of Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston from The Wailers, Bob Marley asked the three women to sing on his recording, Jah Live. They continued to work together for the next ten years. In early 1975, The I-Threes joined Marley for a tour as opening act for The Jackson Five. Although they continued to perform together following Marley's death, the three women soon elected to pursue solo careers.

R.I.P. Matthew McAnuff

Really sad news Matthew McAnuff has been killed Wednesday 22nd August in the morning in Montego Bay. Reggae artiste was chopped to death during an attack in a section of St. James. Information surrounding the incident is unknown at this time. Sincere condolences to his whole family.

McAnuff who was born in Manchester is known for singles such as ‘Be Careful’

and “If you want war’. 

 

R.I.P. Internal Dread (1954 – 2012)

Swedish producer, engineer and musician Tom Hofwander, better known as Internal Dread, died on Monday August 13 when he fell out from a bus during a tour with Swedish pop and soul singer Veronica Maggio.

 Internal Dread was a key figure and a pioneer on the Swedish reggae scene. He was founded the legendary Rub-A-Dub studio in Stockholm in 1984, a studio where several domestic and international artists spent many hours recording and mixing.


 During his many years on the reggae scene Internal Dread worked with reggae artists such as Dennis Bovell, Joseph Beckford, Desmond Foster and Linton Kwesi Johnson, but also pop and rock singers Robyn and Salem Al Fakir.

Peter Tosh

Peter Tosh was born in a rural community called Westmoreland - Jamaica - on 19 October 1944, at 15 years old moved to the capital of Jamaica, Kingston. Soon he met Bob Marley and Bunny (Wailer) Livingstone, forming a strong friendship with them, who later joined as the vocal trio "Wailing Wailers". In the beginning Peter tosh was the one who had some knowledge as both musical instrument level, teaching Bob and Bunny playing the guitar. In 1965 they had 5 songs in the top 10 songs in Jamaica. In 1972 Chris Blackwell, president of "Island Records" signed with the trio, who originated "Catch a Fire," "Stop That Train" and "400 Years". In Jamaica they opened several concerts with superstars such as "The Jackson Five" and Marvin Gaye. In 1974 due to internal problems within the group (all three had the potential to be the "Lead Vocal Trio"), eventually separate to begin solo careers. The year 1976 was the time of publication of the 1st album Tosh solo - "Legalize It" - the controversial song was immediately banned from radio stations Jamaican, but it was one of the LPs best-seller ever in the history of music Jamaican. After "Legalize it" more classics were built by Tosh among them highlight "Equal Rights". In 1978 Peter Tosh is almost beaten to death by police during the "One Love Peace Concert "because the words addressed to the Jamaican Prime Minister. Tosh comes out of Jamaica to go live to the United States and the invitation from Mick Jagger joins Rolling Stones Records, this collaboration is released the album "Bush Doctor" which includes a duet with Mick Jagger "Don`t Look Back". The 2nd album out through the Rolling Stones Records was the "Mystic Man" which contains in addition to the superb "Mystic Man", also "The Day the Dollar Die" and "Buk-in-Hamm Palace". Also Eric Clapton was a fan of Tosh to the point of doing a duet with him at the Music "Watch You Gonna Do". In 1981 launched my favorite song ever by Tosh "Fools Die". It follows on the 1983 "Mama Africa" which includes the brilliant song that gives name to the album and of course the-familiar "Johnny B Goode" a cover of Chuck Berry classic. Between 1983 and 1987 Tosh just traveling through Africa, gave a few concerts and recovering from abuse suffered by the police several times. In this period musical at nothing recorded, except in 1987 the album "No Nuclear War" which earned a Grammy. Unfortunately shortly after the release of the album the September 11, 1987, Tosh and 2 more people are murdered at his home in Kingston, (always said it would have been a mere assault but ...).

Fortunately, his soul still very much alive, and their music even after 24 years, continue to give very, very, to say ...

"That's How We Roll" hits nº1 on the iTunes Reggae Chart.

I was watching on the top iTunes reggae music, as I see by my admiration that Richie Campbell is in n1, of course I got full of pride, to see a Portuguese artist, in the first place. for those who do not know Richie Campbell, he started out in the music business making his debut with the band Dancehall Reggae, Stepacide (Feb. 2004). In the 2008 release of "Held In"on Supersonic's Devils Angels Riddim Richie Carried into the 4th position on Soundquake.com's TOP SALES chart. He has worked with many renowned artists, among them with Kimani Marley. has also opened the concert Nas and Damien Marley. Richie will be present once again in "Sumol Summer Fest" in Ericeira on June 29. Now stay with "That's How We Roll"

Best reggae singer in Portugal!

How could not miss, had to talk about some of the best reggae artists of my country, Portugal. Of course I'm talking about Frederico Oliveira aka Freddy Locks. Freddy Locks already a lot of time walking to revolutionize the music in Portugal and in the world, with an unmistakable style. Launched in April on his new album of originals called "Rootstation." Course continues with excellent songs, but I'll talk about my favorite songs, the more "oldies", I'm talking about "Calling", "Fazuma", "Bring Up The Feeling" and "Place for You."

The King of Reggae - Bob Marley

I'll start by talking about the artist who made ​​me to know and love a music  genre, Reggae, a genre known for the GOOD VIBES. Of course I'm talking about Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley. With a soft beat and with strong lyrics, Bob Marley became the voice icon to reggae and Jamaica, these are the features that make "The King of Reggae". My favorite hits are "Could You Be Loved", "One Love", "I Shot the Sheriff", "Stir It Up" "Three Little Birds", "Jamming",  "Redemption Song" and of course I could not miss "No Woman, No Cry".

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