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His musical importance is rooted in his foresight, helping to foster a music style that both carved out a new identity for Jamaican musicians and embraced the island’s African heritage.

All of the musicians on “Smoke Shifter” except Mr. Finlayson are based there.

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary musician who helped popularize reggae around the world and paved the way for future stars of the genre such as Bob Marley, has died.

In Ushikubo they found, as Pederzoli puts it, “not only an extraordinary musician, but someone with extraordinary character. He has the composure of a musician well beyond his years.”

The thing that’s surprising, I’m basing it on personal conversations I’ve had with tons of musicians through the years, is that our album gave some musicians the permission to pursue a wider artistic vision.