Freddie McGregor Congratulations Freddie McGregor! In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, and began to record for the Studio One label. He was only seven years old at the time and was known as ‘Little Freddie’.[He was also a member of the Generation Gap. McGregor converted to Rastafari in 1975.[…
Born in New York City of proud Jamaican parents from Waterhouse, (Carl and Yvonne), Chyna-Nicole read the back of Michael Jackson’s album covers at the tender age of 5 and begun her song-writing techniques. The rich musical culture of Waterhouse is instilled in Chyna although birthed in the US. Her…
Island World celebrates Women’s Month with Pam Hall!
“Culture Etch” Pam’s musical career, like many others, had its early beginnings in school and church. She was always a member of her church and school choirs. Pam never ventured alone on stage until her senior year at XLCR High School. Pam made her official entry into the professional world of music after…
Jamaica is the Reggae capitol and Bob Marley is largely responsible. Robert Nesta Marley, OM (Order of Merit) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician born on February 6, 1945 and lived until May 11, 1981. Proclaimed and accepted as The King of Reggae, Bob Marley is considered one of…