Kim Churchill
Kim
Walker Broad
Walker Broad www.walkerbroad.co.uk are a Jazz Folk band from the Portsmouth / Gosport area. They feature Sandy Walker on vocals / piano. Andy Broad on acoustic guitars Simon Tufnail on bass, and Alan Blackmore on percussion. They released their first CD "A Walk Abroad" on 21st November 2012.
Twinkle Brothers
The Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny.
Twinkle Brothers are a high quality harmony group from the glory days of reggae vocal ensembles. They craft classic songs that stick to praising Rasta, spreading good vibes, and lamenting the problems of the world. Always backed by a tight and heavy live roots section, their music can't disappoint, and should become an essential part of your collection.
Darky Roots
Members: Steven Buchanan, Tom Stewart, Jake Qereqeretabua, Hugh Jones, Jai Mitchell, Matatio Uri, Joshua Hillman, Amika Terry, Pauly Hillman. Label: Rudekat records, Vitamin records, Sugarrush records This Brisbane-based outfit formed in 2008 and had a humble beginning four years later have created something a little like hysteria on the Australasian roots reggae scene. They’ve rocked sets at every major Australian reggae festival and have shared the stage with the crème de la crème of the world’s reggae scene.
JAH Roots
Jah Roots was a reggae band from Springfield, Missouri. The band was active from 2001 to 2009. The band released 5 albums and had a local and international following. Jah Roots broke up in 2009. Lead singer & songwriter, Josh Heinrichs, has since started a successful solo career.
Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born 24 August 1952, in Chapelton, Jamaica) is a British-based Dub poet. He became only the second living poet to be published in the Penguin series. [1] His poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Creole over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration with renowned British reggae producer/artist Dennis Bovell . Most of Johnson's poetry is political, dealing mainly with the experiences of being an African-Caribbean in Britain.
Delroy Williams
"You Sexy Thing" (Leon) Delroy Williams was born on a farm in Jamaica, and by the age of nine he went to England with his parents. Delroy Williams was already fixated with music and in the 1960s; he began singing and dancing his way into a local soul band. In the late 60’s he signed with Mecca agency which helped to further advance his musical education. He was recognized as an up and coming talent by Commercial Entertainment, and performed for the RAF and US military bases, colleges and clubs throughout the UK.