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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Jean Sibelius
Composer. Born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius in Hämeenlinna in the Grand Duchy of Finland, (an autonomous part of the Russian Empire). His compositions include Finlandia, The Karelia Suite and Th...
1 memorial
1 memorial
Burnin
Record album. The sixth to be released by Bob Marley and the Wailers on Island Records.
1 memorial
Lord Sam
In 1980 Lawrence 'Lord Sam Soca Wax' Chambers formed London Brotherhood of Soca Sounds, the first soca sound system at the Notting Hill Carnival. He also pioneered making the sound system mobile - ...
1 memorial
Clive 'Mash up' Phillips
Grew up in Trinidad so has been involved with Carnival from the age of 6 or 7. Came to London in 1961 and lived in the Ladbroke Grove area, moving into All Saint’s Road in 1980, opposite the Mangro...
Person, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands
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