Funk the Reggae Beat: CD LONGWEEKEND30 Mary Jane vs Graeme Blevins

Mary Jane vs Graeme Blevins

Raekwon the Chef

4 Litho Prints

electronic drums and bass guitar

and lighting by Dutch-based Northern Irish Designer Tom Visser

Funk the Reggae Beat: CD LONGWEEKEND30 Mary Jane vs Graeme BlevinsWhen funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late sixties, many of Jamaica's leading music makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into their work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early 70s. Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee Scratch Perry and Lloyd Charmers,