Alton Ellis
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Retrospective by Sean O'Hagan, The Guardian, 29 October 1999
Fresh out of young Jamaica in the 60s, ska became the defining sound of a vibrant music scene — in turn it influenced 70s reggae, ...
Notting Hill Carnival: Calypso Factor
Report by Nick Coleman, New Musical Express, 7 September 1985
Hustling herbman NICK COLEMAN ventured into the red-striped fog and filed this emotional report on the frenzied Notting Hill Carnival. ...
Report and Interview by Mark Plummer, Melody Maker, 22 May 1971
"Send a reggae band for my wedding reception" said Mick Jagger. The unpredictable move by a Stone symbolised the final acceptance of the music as ...
Alton Ellis: A Reggae Pioneer Who Preceded Marley
Retrospective by Don Snowden, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 1984
Artist: Alton Ellis. Personnel: Ellis, vocals, backed by local reggae musicians. ...
Alton and Hortense Ellis: Alton and Hortense Ellis
Review by Penny Reel, Select, January 1991
THE COMMANDING voice of Alton Ellis has been a constant feature in popular Jamaican music for over a quarter of a century and his classic ...
Skabeana in Soho: Alton Ellis at Gossips, London
Live Review by Penny Reel, New Musical Express, 27 April 1985
ROCKING STEADILY to the dogged rhythms of Studio One spiced with ska, the crowd tonight are in appreciative mood to welcome Alton Ellis onstage, where ...
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