Noisey Jamaica: An Inside Look at Reggae & Dancehall on the Island
NOISEY PRESENTS DOCUMENTARY SERIES NOISEY JAMAICA 2
In the six-part Noisey series, brought to you by The House of Marley, host Walshy Fire (Major Lazer) explores first-hand Jamaica’s present day musical scene, one of the most dynamic chapters in the island’s rich legacy since the advent of reggae
NEW YORK, NY (September 18, 2014) – Noisey, VICE’s music channel, is proud to present a documentary series titled Noisey Jamaica 2. In the six-part series, brought to you by The House of Marley, host Walshy Fire of Major Lazer explores firsthand the undeniable impact that Jamaica’s young reggae movement and controversial dancehall community are making on the island and beyond.
Watch the episode on Noisey: http://noisey.vice.com/noisey-jamaica-2/noisey-jamaica-2-episode-1
Directed by Noisey’s Andy Capper, Noisey Jamaica 2 takes viewers throughout Jamaica – from uptown to downtown, and from Kingston’s local beaches to the Nyabinghi communities in the hills – to explore one of the most dynamic chapters in Jamaica’s rich musical legacy since the advent of reggae. In the series, Noisey takes an in-depth look at the musical movements that are currently driving Jamaican culture, including the influence of Vybz Cartel, who is currently incarcerated for murder.
Stay tuned for Parts Two-Six of Noisey Jamaica 2, which will roll out weekly exclusively on Noisey.
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