2010-12-11
For twenty-some years, Jamaican musician, Buju Banton (real name Mark Myrie) has made socially-conscious music from his home town of Kingston. However, for the past year, he has been incarcerated in Florida on drug conspiracy charges. Currently out on bond after a mistrial and having served almost a year, he is due to be re-tried in February 2011. That hasn't stopped him. His latest release, "Before the Dawn", continues his legacy of making inspiring reggae music and has been nominated for a Grammy. Want to keep up on his case? Want to join the "Free Buju" campaign? Go to http://www.thisisbujubanton.wordpress.com Rebecca Ruth
NIBS VANDERSPUY
Beautiful Feet
Allison Weiss
New Love
VARIOUS
Backspin – Six Degrees 10 Anniv. Project
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Long Walk to Freedom
Michel Camilo & Tomatito
Spain Forever
Jazz Jamaica All-Stars
Massive
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.