Bullwackie

09/09/1985

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0hr 56min

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Documentary

,Music

STORY

Founded in the Bronx by Jamaican expat Lloyd ‘Bullwackie’ Barnes in 1976, Wackie’s take on dub and reggae was nothing if not distinctive. Idiosyncratic by nature, and textually lo-fi by necessity, this unique mojo long served as the label’s de facto sonic aesthetic. A protégé of Prince Buster, and a former engineer at Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label, Barnes’ touch can be felt across dozens of records including sides from Wayne Jarrett, Sugar Minott, Prince Douglas, Horace Andy, Love Joys, and fellow producer, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. Released in 1981, the following hour-long documentary, Bullwackie In New York, provides a priceless snapshot of the independent label and the culture surrounding it. Live performances, interviews, studio footage and more.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Lloyd Barnes
  • Horace Andy
  • Sugar Minott
  • Wayne Jarrett

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

      Production Countries

    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America

    LANGUAGES

    • English

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