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Hidden Gems — The JewelsThe history of Jamaican music is peppered with a wealth of unknown and under recorded artists worthy of wider exposure. Vocal groups like the Itals, Cultural Roots and the African Brothers are held in high regard among followers of roots music but hardly known outside a tight (albeit expanding) circle of admirers. The woeful absence of recognition applies all the more to the Jewels. Indeed although the name may be known to many reggae followers few would have heard more than one or two of their recordings… |
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Phil Pratt ThingThe innovative reggae producers of the late 60s/early 70s are not generally known for their personal restraint, low profile or unassuming manner. These were larger than life characters trodding along highly individual paths in music – names like Lee Perry, Glen Brown, Keith Hudson, Niney and Heman Chin-Loy tend to conjure up all kind of imagery. But while these guys represented the new wave, others were quietly making significant contributions to the sound revolution – younger players like Gussie Clarke, the Hoo Kim brothers, Jimmy Radway and Phil Pratt… |
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Bim Sherman: Love ForeverWhether singing love song or conscious lyric, Bim could do no wrong. A Fire Corner big-up! |
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Reggae ZinesWe love all reggae zines at Fire Corner, here we introduce some classics of the genre. |
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The godfather I-RoyA humble tribute to the lyrics master, I-Roy, the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to DJ business. |
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Shades of HudsonA profile on the reggae dentist Keith Hudson. |
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Alton Ellis & Horace AndyFrom out the archives of London magazine Boomshakalaka, these classic Jamaican vocalists in interview, London ‘91. |
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Niney the ObserverOriginal Blood & Fire from the ace producer. |
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Songs for a reasonIntroduction to acclaimed reggae vocalist Earl Sixteen. |