Being the son of late Calypso icon Rootsman is no easy task when contemplating your involvement in music. There are comparisons, expectations and pressures that have to be dealt those of which have never served as deterrents for Shawn ‘Mr. Spekks’ Thomas. His passion and love for music was a commonality that he shared with his father much to their enjoyment. Even with the passing of his father being a recent memory, Mr. Spekks continues to hold on to countless conversations that he shared with his father. One that remains
Read More Omar Perry (son of Lee Scratch Perry) will perform for Bob Marley’s 70th Birthday Celebration Omar Perry, son of the legendary producer and songwriter Lee “Scratch” Perry will be celebrating the 70th birthday of Reggae icon Robert Nesta Marley in Aarhus Denmark on Saturday February 7th. Perry is booked to be the headline act at the annual Bob Marley concert held in Aarhus each year by Jam Yard Promotion. This year the event will be staged at Voxhall and Omar Perry will be supported by African artists Pops Jabu and
Read More Garnet Smith Jr., son and namesake of the legendary reggae artist Garnet Silk will proudly make it’s the debut on the stage of the renowned Reggae Sumfest 2014. The young artist will be performing his several hits such as the remake of his father’s single “Mama”, his hit singles “Promises”, “Condolences”, “Lady Divine” and more. Garnet Junior slated performance will take place at the Digicel sponsored stage on night 2 of the famed event at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre, which will also feature Wiz Khalifa, Jason Derulo, Chronixx and
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