News Releases – Page 7 – Startime Vintage Music Series

The Enduring Clarendonians For Startime July 13

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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One of the remarkable things about many of Jamaica’s musical groups is their longevity. Through thick and thin, successes and setbacks, they have been able to survive and stay together. One such group is the Clarendonians who will be one of the featured acts on the big Wray and Nephew…

The Electrifying Tamlins For Startime July 13

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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Electrifying, is the word which most adequately describes THE TAMLINS, one of the best harmonizing trios to emerge from Jamaica. Their sparkling reputation is based on their solid record of achievements and a string of golden hits, like “Baltimore,” “Ting-A-Ling,” “Thick and Thin”, My Whole World Is Falling Down,” “Reasons,”…

Lloyd Parks & We The People — The Startime Band

July 2, 2013July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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In an industry where people, tastes, time and relationships change with amazing rapidity, it is something very special when a partnership is able to remain stable, no matter what. That is the case with MKB, STARTIME and Lloyd Parks and We The People, the band that has backed most of…

Leroy Sibbles “Mr. Dynamite” For Startime July 13

July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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Both a wonderful vocalist and fine bassist, Leroy Sibbles initially gained fame as the lead singer for The Heptones, a very popular group, accomplished at both rocksteady and reggae. Sibbles' wonderously soulful leads and excellent compositions were augmented by his smooth, hypnotic bass lines. Unfortunately, a once musically profitable relationship…

Karen Smith, Jamaica’s Lovable Songbird For Startime July 13

July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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Music is everything to her. To quote her “ I was born to sing and I am very happy when I’m before an audience.” Those are the words of Karen Smith, a very special Jamaican songbird who has the distinction of being the only jazz-oriented artist to have graced the…

Errol Dunkley The Hit Maker For Startime July 13

July 2, 2013 by Interlinc

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Errol Dunkley, one of Jamaica’s “boy wonders”, like Delroy Wilson, Denis Brown, Freddie McGregor and Horace Andy, hit the headlines as a youngster, being only eleven when he made his recording debut. The early demand for his talent saw him recording with most of Jamaica top producers. His debut 1964…

Compelling Startime Lineup For July 13

June 25, 2013June 25, 2013 by Interlinc

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Among the most interesting happenings in the evolution of Jamaica’s music has been the smooth transition from one era to the other and the way the eras have fed off each other, ultimately producing their own distinctive sound. It is equally interesting to note that despite all the changes that…

Leroy Sibbles For The Return Of Startime July 13 !

June 24, 2013 by Interlinc

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Kevin O'Brien Chang and Wayne Chen in their 1998 book ''Reggae Routes'' described him as “the greatest all-round talent in reggae history” and a look at the outstanding, multi-faceted career of Leroy Sibbles shows the accolade is well deserved. A wonderful vocalist, fine bassist, composer and arranger, Sibbles initially gained…

The Blending Of The Eras

June 19, 2013 by Interlinc

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Startime – What’s Behind The Big Comeback

June 19, 2013 by Interlinc

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