Music

"DUB Conference - 50 Years of DUB from Jamaica" & "DUB - The Sound of Surprise"

"With his book "Dub Conference – 50 Years of Dub from Jamaica," Helmut Philipps has been letting the dub world take notice, and in some cases, rethink things. How did the demand for dub versions arise, which technical developments contributed to this, and which players were involved? The German edition has been a hit among dub fans, offering many insights, interviews, and new perspectives. With numerous readings and an exhibition in Bersenbrück parallel to Reggae Jam 2023, Helmut Philipps has now brought his research and viewpoints to fans of Echo and Hall in this country. Now there is a translated English edition of the book (Edition Olms), supplemented by two chapters and enriched with many new photos. Firmly bound and elegant: 1.6 kilos of glossy dub in the popular 10-inch format. A must!" (Source: Irieites.de)

Follow Helmut Philipps on Instagram (@dub_thesoundofsurprise)

See also Helmut Philipps' website (https://www.helmut-philipps.de/)

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Reggae in China today

Meanwhile Reggae has also infiltrated the popculture in China

Reggae as a term was originally used in a song titel of the band „Toots And The Maytals“ in the late 60s called „Do The Reggay“. Due to the jamaican diaspora reggae was spread quite rapidly in the English-speaking parts of the world. However, is was Bob Marley and Chris Blackwell who made Reggae-music popular all over the world. With the album „Catch a Fire“ (by the Wailer) released in April 1973 came the international breakthrough of Reggae-Music read more

Buju Banton is back on stage!

Since December 2018 Buju Banton has been back in Jamaica after being released from the US penal system, the reggae artist who was successful in the 90s tried to reconnect with the music scene on the island.......read more