From : "Reggae fans across the globe celebrate the rich legacy of reggae music today, July 1, as International Reggae Day (IRD). Honoring the genre’s rich history while celebrating its current artistes, this commemorative day was launched on July 1, 1994. International Reggae Day was founded by Andrea Davis of Jamaica Arts Holdings, who was inspired by a speech made from famed South African leader Winnie Mandela, during her visit to Kingston in 1991."
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International Reggae Day
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Reggae Tree
The Reggae Tree marks International Reggae Day (July 1st) and Harlesden's and...
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Joe Meek
Record producer, e.g. 'Have I the right'.  Born Robert George Meek in Newent Gloucestershire, where there is a plaque. First truly independent record producer.  'Telstar' for The Tornados was the f...
1 memorial
Dennie Vidal
Our picture source says: "Jazz Jamaica’s former sound engineer" and that his funeral took place on 4 November 2015 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bouverie Road, London, N16 0AJ. That's all we can fin...
1 memorial
Blur
Rock band. The group originally comprised Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree, and were central to the so-called 'Britpop' music genre. They broke up in 2003 and reformed in 2008.
1 memorial
Mellow Mix Studios
From the Hackney Citizen: "The plaque has been funded by the local community as part of the ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’ initiative led by one of the borough’s longest standing Black music organisation...
1 memorial
Fanny Kelly
Actress and singer. Born Brighton. Rejected an offer of marriage from Charles Lamb, but remained friends with him and his family. Ran a small theatre, New Royalty, at 73-4 Dean Street, 1840 - 1850,...
1 memorial
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