Home T Reggae Artist. Frontman Toots Hibbert is considered a Reggae pioneer on a par with Bob Marley. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae ska and rocksteady as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.
Online reggae magazine with the latest news photos concerts videos releases reviews interviews articles features and much more about Reggae and Dancehall. Marleys contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and made him a global. Alpha Blondy celebrated 20 years as a recording artist with the 2002 release of CD MERCI featuring Ophelie Winter and Saian Supa Crew which earned him a 2003 Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album.
However due to the political situation in Ivory Coast he was unable to personally attend the award ceremony in New York City.
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