When Lee “Scratch” Perry passed away in 2021, he left behind a legacy not only as an undisputed foundational figure in reggae, but also as one of the most innovative producers and performers of all ...

Of course, in Perry’s native Jamaica, the sound-system circuit meant those at the controls were as much a focus – and sometimes more so – than the singers or bands. Duke Reid, Clement ‘Sir Coxson’ ...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness called Perry “one of the most important and creative figures to have come out of Jamaica.” Jamaican reggae singer, musician and producer Lee “Scratch” Perry, who pushed ...

With the release of the initial 2016 lineup, Levitation (formerly Austin Psych Fest) is back with a vengeance, featuring Brian Wilson, Animal Collective, Lee Scratch Perry and Flying Lotus. Founded in ...

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Red Bull Music Academy, and to celebrate, they've made their first feature-length documentary What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music.

APRIL 20, 2007 - NEW YORK, NY: Lee “Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry March 20, 1936) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica. As a ...

Perry and Youth aren’t the only artists involved with Spaceship to Mars either. Carroll Thompson, the Queen of Lovers Rock, provides melodic backing vocals on the summery “Love Sunshine Peace” and Boy ...

Curated by Lukas Feireiss, the latest project from interdisciplinary art space MADE is SCRATCH'N'CUT. The exhibition celebrates the art of the "remix" through a combination of video animation, live ...

Lee Perry has operated on the lunatic fringe for so long, his distorted reality has itself turned out a distortion. Bob Marley became the big tree while Perry stayed the small axe, but today, the ...

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Lee “Scratch” Perry, the eccentric, revolutionary Jamaican producer, songwriter and performer whose influence extended far beyond his historic role in the development of reggae music, died Sunday at a ...