Reggae Thursdays: Marcia Aitken

Marcia Aitken (born c. 1956, Hannah Town, West Kingston ,Jamaica )

Reggae Singer, Marcia Aitken, began her tenure during High School as a member of Lloyd Parks and We the People Band. She worked with Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson, recording some memorable hits and retired after completing High School. She worked as a Nurse for over 20 years and returned to music in 2014. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: My man, Danger in your eyes and I'm still in love with you boy

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcia_Aitken

Background information
Born	c. 1956 Hannah Town, Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Lovers rock, gospel reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1975–1981, 2014–present
Labels	Joe Gibbs

Reggae Thursdays: Glen Ricks

Glen Ricks

Jamaican Singer, Glen Ricks, started his career as a member of The Fabulous Flames and then became a Solo Artist in the 1970s. He enjoyed prominence both in the US and Jamaica during the 1980s and has recorded many memorable songs. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: I've been waiting for you and I found a love

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/237198-Glen-Ricks

Background information
Name: Glen Ricks	Origin: Jamaica

Reggae Thursdays: Carl Dawkins

Carl Dawkins (b. 1 August 1948, St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies)

Reggae Singer, Carl Dawkins, began his career as an early supporter of the Rastafarian ideals, 

scoring hits. But was jailed for Marijuana possession, which slowed his budding career. He returned to recording after serving time and worked with The Wailers in the 1970s, but failed to gain traction. He remains active and still has not achieved his deserved level of success. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Parttime Love, This Land, Hard times, Satisfaction and Baby I love you

Source 1:  https://www.allmusic.com/artist/carl-dawkins-mn0000146436

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/142754-Carl-Dawkins

Background information
Name: Carl Dawkins	Origin : St Catherine, Jamaica	Born: August 1, 1948

Reggae Thursdays: Sheila Hylton

Sheila Hylton (born 1956)

British Reggae Singer, Sheila Hylton, worked as an Air Hostess on the airline, Air Jamaica, before entering the music industry. She gained success with her Island Records' Mango label releases from 1979 onwards. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Don't ask my neighbor, The bed's too big without you and Breakfast in bed

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Hylton

Sheila Hylton
Born	1956 London, England
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Island Records

Reggae Thursdays: The Blood Fire Posse

The Blood Fire Posse

The Blood Fire Posse was a talented Group of musicians that was led by Singer, Paul Blake. They made an huge impact in the 1980's with their releases. Paul Blake was voted out of the Group in 1987 and went on to form a Ministry, Danny Browne continued on in music Production and Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick also continued on in music. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Can't stop rocking tonight, Rub-A-Dub Soldier,  Pink Panther and Every Posse get flat

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/426448-Bloodfire-Possé

Background information
Name: Blood Fire Posse  Origin: Jamaica  Members:  Alden "Trapper John" Stewart, Carl "Bridge" Ayton , Danny Browne, Donovan "Benji" Belnavis , Paul Blake, Trevor "Skatta" Bonnick

Reggae Thursdays: Denroy Morgan

Denroy Morgan (born in 1946 in May Pen in Clarendon)

Reggae Artist, Denroy Morgan, started out in the Band, Black Eagles, in the 1970's and had huge success in the 1980's as a Solo Artist. He is the father of the members of the Bands, Morgan Heritage and LMS. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sweet tender love, Make my day and I'll do anything for you

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denroy_Morgan

Background information
Name: Denroy Morgan  Origin: May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica Born: 1946 Label: RCA Records

Reggae Thursdays: AJ Brown

AJ Brown

Jamaican Singer, AJ Brown, started out at a young age and gained attention after winning a German Talent contest in 1980. His music includes the genres Reggae, Jazz, World Beat, R&B, Pop and Classical. He is currently the lead Singer of the Band, Third World. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Father and friend, Get up Chant, When you love and Love people

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/564911-A-J-Brown

Background information
Name: AJ Brown  Born: Montego Bay, Jamaica Labels: Sonic Sounds, Maestro Productions, GRCL

Reggae Thursdays: Jack Radics

Balfour Bailey (Dec. 31, 1947)

Band Leader, Singer/Songwriter, Arranger and Music Producer, Jack Radics, is regarded for his blending of Pop and Soul with Reggae. He has been active since the 1980's and gained success on various major labels. He has written hits for other Artists and continues to perform. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Twist and shout (with Chaka Demus & Pliers), I'll be sweeter, Sexy thing, It's in her kiss and Moving away

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/228874-Jack-Radics

Background information
Name: Balfour Bailey  Born: Dec. 31, 1957 Origin: Kingston, Jamaica Labels: Mango, Island, Sony, Jive, EMI, RCA

Dub Poetry / Reggae Thursdays: Yasus Afari

Yasus Afari (born John Sinclair , 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica)

Jamaican Dub Poet, Yasus Afari, began scoring hits as a collaborator with his childhood friend, the late Garnett Silk. He worked as a Repair Technician at the Jamaica Telephone Company while pursuing his early career in the 1980's. He scored hits in the 1990's and remains active on tours. Please take a listen here and Happy Dub Poetry /Reggae Thursday:  I can see clearly now (with Garnett Silk) and Honor

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasus_Afari

Yasus Afari
Born	John Sinclair 1962 Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Occupation	Writer, dub poet
Nationality	Jamaican
Genre	Dub poetry
Literary movement	Rastafari movement

Reggae Thursdays: Big Youth

Manley Augustus Buchanan (born 19 Apr. 1949, Trenchtown, Kingston , Jamaica)

Jamaican Deejay and Producer, Big Youth, released a huge body of work during the 1970's. After working with numerous Producers, he went on to release self Produced material on his own Imprint. And even did some singing on some singles that fared less successful. He was in the film "Rockers"in the 1970's. His career waned in the 1980's, but he had a resurgence in 1990. He remains active mostly touring; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Screaming Target, Marcus Garvey Dread, Lightning flash (weak heart drop), Tippertone rocking and S-90 Skank

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Youth

Background information
Birth name	Manley Augustus Buchanan
Born	19 April 1949(age 70)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	vocals

Reggae Thursdays: Cedric "Im" Brooks

Cedric Brooks (1943 – 3 May 2013)

Jamaican Saxophonist and Flautist, Cedric Brooks, was a member of The Mystic Revelations Of Rastafari, The Sound Dimensions, Divine Light, The Light of Saba and The Skatalites and also released his solo efforts. He worked as a studio musician in the 1970's and did most of his own recordings during this period. Future outputs was limited in the 1980's and 1990's, but he continued on with his session work. He died in 2013; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Give me back my language (with Count Ossie), Let freedom reign (Mystic Revelations of Rastafari) , He is with us, Africa calling and Lamb's bread collie

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedric_Brooks

Background information
Born	1943 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	3 May 2013 (aged 70) New York City, United States
Genres	Reggae, Afrobeat
Instruments	Tenor saxophone,flute, Drums
Years active	early 1960s – 2013
Labels	Studio One
Associated acts	Im & Dave, The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, The Light of Saba, The Skatalites, The Sound Dimensions

Reggae Thursdays: Pablo Moses

Pablo Henry (born 28 June 1948, Manchester, Jamaica)

Roots Reggae Vocalist, Pablo Moses, has a respected body of work that began in the 1970's. He is most remembered for his 1975 Album, Revolutionary Dream. His most recent Album was released in 2017; he remains active. Please take take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Ready, Aim, Fire, A Song, Be not a dread, I love I bring and I man a grasshopper

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Moses

Background information
Birth name	Pablo Henry
Born	28 June 1948
Origin	Manchester,Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals

Reggae Thursdays: Keith Hudson

Keith Hudson (1946 – 14 November 1984)

Reggae Artist and Record Producer, Keith Hudson, was an Influential figure in the Dub movement. He was the schoolmate of Bob Marley, Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe and organized school concerts with them during these years. He produced the Jamaican Deejays U-Roy, Big Youth and Dennis Alcapone and the Vocalists Delroy Wilson, John Holt and Alton Ellis on their earlier outings. He began his solo efforts in 1972 and went on to release successful Dub Albums. He is also credited with releasing Reggae's first true concept Album in 1974. He died from lung cancer in 1984; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Old broom, Pick a Dub, Turn the heater on,  Troubles, You must be and Flesh of my skin, blood of my blood (full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hudson

Background information
Born	1946
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	14 November 1984(aged 37–38) New York, United States
Genres	Reggae, dub reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter,Record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1960–1984
Labels	Joint International Imbidimts Atra Virgin

Reggae Thursdays: Tapper Zukie

David Sinclair (Born 1955, Kingston , Jamaica)

Reggae Deejay and Producer, Tapper Zukie, was sent to London from Jamaica in 1973 by his mother to stay out of trouble. He opened for U-Roy while in London and recorded and released his debut. He returned to Jamaica and enjoyed a successful solo career, recording with top Producers. He also became a noted Producer and Record Label owner. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: She want a Phensic, Oh Lord, Natty Dread don't cry, Judge I Oh Lord, MPLA and Man ah warrior

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapper_Zukie

Background information
Birth name	David Sinclair
Born	1955 (age 63–64)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Labels	Stars, Tappa, Klik,Front Line/Virgin