Underground Classic : “Observation Station” by Niney the Observer

Niney the Observer was one of Jamaica’s most sought after producers in the 1970s, whose project, Observation Station will go down in history as one of the most interesting classic reggae compilations there ever was.

MusicChristy JeziorskiJuly 24, 2023global music, Reggae, Niney the Observer, Dennis Brown, Michael Rose, Jamaica, Delroy Wilson, Freddie McGregor, Beenie Man, Sugar Minott, Yami Bolo, Bongo Herman, Keeling Beckford, Observation Station, Classic AlbumsComment

Reggae 101: SOUND SYSTEMS - The "Big Bang" of Reggae Culture

A Reggae 101 look at the history of Jamaican sound systems.

Music, CultureShomari WardMarch 27, 2013Deejay, DJ, Jamaica, Kingston, reggae, Sound Clash, Sound System Comments

Reggae 101: KINGSTON - Reggae's Nucleus

Every genre of music has its own “Motherland.” For reggae, that place is Kingston, Jamaica...

Music, CultureShomari WardOctober 15, 2012Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Don Carlos, Gregory Isaacs, Jamaica, Kingston, reggaeComment

Reggae 101: PANAMA, The Launching Pad for Reggae en Español

West Indians flooded Panama in waves and brought with them their culture, including their music.

Music, CultureShomari WardJuly 16, 2012Aldo Ranks, El General, Jamaica, Kafu Banton, Latin Reggae, Nando Boom, Panama, Panama Canal, Rastatini, reggae, Reggaeton, Spanish Reggae, Tego Calderon, Treadmit, West Indies Comments

Reggae 101: ONE LOVE PEACE CONCERT, 1978

Music, Activism, CultureShomari WardFebruary 13, 2012Bob Marley, Corruption, Jamaica, One Love Peace Concert, Political Violence, reggae Comments

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