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This popular and infectious singer/toaster
from Birmingham, England is interviewed on the fly while hailing and
riding in a NYC taxi. Acappella rendition of "Same Old Game" &
original concert clips shot at SOBs, NYC, 1989: "Bad Man and Woman",
"My Opinion".
A backstage interview after the show
& an introduction of Pato's band
are included. The Night Nurse highlights reggae magazines and
publications in the News & Reviews.
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Jamaica's preeminent folklorist, Louise
"Miss Lou" Bennett (1919 - 2006), widely regarded as the
"Mother of Jamaican Culture", hosts, discussing Jamaican language,
cultural traditions & rituals, such as the "dinky minnie",
Count Ossie, and the roots of reggae.
The program is co-hosted by Junior
Wedderburn, master drummer and leader of Ancient Vibrations, a unique,
Jamaican, musical theatre troupe that explores Kumina, Pocomania and
Nyabinghi music/dance traditions. Video spotlight: Jimmy Cliff,
"Oneness."
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The first international reggae supergroup to win
a Grammy in 1984, Black Uhuru, exemplifies the militant roots tradition
of the Waterhouse sound. Founding member Duckie Simpson, the constant
force in the group's 34-year evolution, is interviewed in Jamaica and
New York, along with singers, Junior Reid and Puma Jones.
The program includes original concert clips of Black
Uhuru, shot at The Ritz, NYC, in 1986 with Earl Chinna
Smith on guitar and Santa Davis on drums performing, "Conviction or a
Fine" and "Let Us Pray". Promo videos: "Great Train Robbery", and
"Solidarity". Cultural spotlight: hatmaking with Black Skull. Night
Nurse reports the Reggae News and Reviews from Night Nurse headquarters
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One of the pioneers of urban reggae/hip-hop
fusion, Shinehead's conscious lyrics set
him apart from his contemporaries in the dancehall tidal wave of 1990.
An articulate, energetic and comic entertainer, this rapper/DJ/singer
is videotaped at 3G Studios in Manhattan on the set of his music video,
"Family Affair".
Guest artists featured include; Tonto Irie, Willow
Wilson, Africa Bambaata, Sleepy Wonder and assorted local musicians.
Promo Videos: "Chain Gang Rap", "Gimme No Crack”. Video
spotlight: Steel Pulse: "Taxi Driver."
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The first son of reggae, Ziggy
Marley, and his siblings are at the forefront of
reggae's second generation of standard bearers, and proof that the
guava doesn't fall very far from the tree. Bob Marley's eldest son,
Ziggy is interviewed after the Melody Makers' 1990 summer performance
at Bay Street, in Sag Harbor, NY.
Original concert footage features the band
accompanied by Earl "Chinna" Smith on guitar, performing, "Tumblin'
Down". Video clips include: "What is True, "Let's Have a Good Time,
"All Love", and "Black My Story” (also videotaped live at
1990's Bob Marley Birthday celebration in Kingston).
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One of Jamaica's original balladeers, Boris
Gardiner, has had a prolific career as a singer, musician, and
engineer, who's contributed bass, guitar, keyboards and technical
expertise to an astonishing array of musicians and recordings. Best
known for his mellow voice and soulful, lovers rock delivery, this
versatile artist is interviewed in Central Park in 1989.
The program includes an original music video
of "Lovers Lane", and features Boris Gerdiner's
live performance of "I Want to Wake Up With You" and "Let's Take a
Holiday", backed by New York's own A-Team, (Kevin Batchelor Jerry
Johnson, Val Douglas, and Anastas Hackett). Promo videos: Reggae
Philharmonic Orchestra, "Love and Hate" and Freddy MacGregor, "Push
Come to Shove," plus the Night Nurse at Rocket Rehearsal Studio.
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Barrington Levy, one of Jamaica's original
dancehall artists, is a top-class reggae singer with a distinctive and
often imitated vocal style.
In a career that spans almost 3 decades,
he's produced some of Jamaica's most memorable hits, including, "Under
Mi Sensi", "Here I Come" and "Murderer", all covered in this 1986
concert shot on location in Hartford, CT.
Included in the program are interview clips
with Barrington Levy and the Night Nurse,
and promo videos of Junior Reid, "Actions Speak Louder Than Words", and
Leroy Smart, "Love Tonight."
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