Count Ossie performing in Jamaica 1966
On the occasion of Emperor Selassie's April '66 visit to Jamaica.Count Ossie brought Nyabinghi drumming to Jamaican music in the early 1960s, infusing the new-born ska / rocksteady / reggae musical style with a solid connection to African tribal consciousness. In the clip, Ossie is seen performing, as well as meeting the King & being given a gold medal. Record producer & future Prime Minister Edward Seaga is seen in a brief shot too. Then Ossie & his band perform for the King. Crucial.
Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: April 14, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Author: 25million
Length: 03:16
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Tags: count drums nyabinghi nyabingi ossie reggae selassie
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25million (July 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm)
For those who inquired, the blistering ska track played during the scenes of Selassie arriving at the airport is a 7" instrumental single by Prince Buster called Lion of Judah. |
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