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Pages in category "Companies based in Kingston, Jamaica" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Joseph Hoo Kim's parents ran a bar and ice cream parlour in Kingston, and Kim became interested in opening a studio after visiting Dynamic Sound with John Holt. [2] He purchased the API studio console for $38,000 and allowed other producers to record at Channel One without charge after it opened to build up custom. [2]
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes , a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island.
West Indies Records Limited (WIRL) was a recording studio in Kingston, Jamaica [1] established by future Prime Minister Edward Seaga in 1958. [2] Seaga recruited and recorded many artists such as Higgs and Wilson, and Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. As Seaga pursued his political career he sold it to Byron Lee in 1964, [3] who renamed it Dynamic ...
Rockfort was a centre for Jamaican popular music, [2] where it became associated with Rastafari, thanks to the activities of Count Ossie.Others who have performed and lived in the area were Horace Andy, Don Drummond, [3] Johnny Moore, and Tommy McCook. [4]
Studio One was founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd [1] in 1954, and the first recordings were cut in 1963 on Brentford Road in Kingston. [1] [2] Amongst its earliest records were "Easy Snappin" by Theophilus Beckford, backed by Clue J & His Blues Blasters, and "This Man is Back" by trombonist Don Drummond.
In Jamaica, Stewart’s Automotive Group have exclusive rights for the sale of a number of new vehicles: Jaguar, Mercedese Benz, Land Rover, Suzuki, Mitsubishi and GWM Haval. They have a monopoly on the island and a large footprint as the Stewart’s Automotive Group of companies. As with all monopolies the consumer has limited options.
The following is a list of the most populous settlements in Jamaica. Definitions Kingston, capital of Jamaica Montego Bay The following definitions have been used: City: Official city status on a settlement is only conferred by Act of Parliament. Only three areas have the designation; Kingston when first incorporated in 1802 reflecting its early importance over the then capital Spanish Town ...