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Review | Symarip – Skinhead Moonstomp Revisited

Review | Symarip – Skinhead Moonstomp Revisited

Symarip’s landmark album Skinhead Moonstomp, released in April 1970 by Trojan Records, stands as a defining piece of boss reggae, the genre that captivated late ’60s youth culture. Though closely tied to the skinhead movement, the record’s musical foundation draws heavily from Caribbean ska and reggae traditions. The band originally formed in the mid-1960s as The Bees, featuring Roy Ellis,…

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Photo Report: Ithaca Reggae Festival

Photo Report: Ithaca Reggae Festival

By Matt Grube & Todd Judd It was a hot and humid weekend, both from the weather and the performances. The Ithaca Reggae Fest returned for its 7th year, this time as a three-day event. Once again, the festival took place at the picturesque Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY, with Cayuga Lake as the backdrop. This festival is like no…

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