"I'm an artist, a musician, a magician, a writer, a singer. I'm everything," claims 71 year-old Lee "Scratch" Perry on his MySpace page. And while there's certainly some exaggeration to be found 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.
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Credit: Courtesy photo. With a human as magical as the 81-year-old Jamaican music producer, singer, and songwriter Lee “Scratch” Perry, it might not be so ridiculous to suggest a ...
Ever since the Rialto announced that Lee “Scratch” Perry is coming to town with the Wailers next month, I keep meaning to post something about what a strange and outstanding occasion this show is.
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’ ...
In fact, to the excellent collaboration with New Age Doom, Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Guide to the Universe and the solo King Perry, we can now add this album with Youth, Killing Joke’s bassist, producer ...
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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 ...
Ever since the Rialto announced that Lee “Scratch” Perry is coming to town with the Wailers next month, I keep meaning to post something about what a strange and outstanding occasion this show is.