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WITH THE SCARCITY OF LIVE EVENTS IN JAMAICA, BACKING BANDS ARE URGED TO MARKET THEMSELVES ABROAD!

By Curtis Campbell— Members of the Ruff Kutt Band in action.— With the scarcity of live events in Jamaica, the availability of gigs for reggae bands has given cause for serious concern. THE STAR spoke with veteran musician and producer Dwayne ‘Cahban’ Morris. He has been working with the Ruff Kutt band for over five years and is of the view that local bands should be looking overseas for opportunities. “Dem haffi look market outside of what is going on in Jamaica. Business in Jamaica is at an all-time low, and remember, people like Bob Marley had to leave Jamaica for a while because at one point, Jamaica only wanted to hear Yellow Man and U Roy,” he said. He also said that bands are too focused on the creative process and usually pay less attention … Read entire article »

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