Reggae / dub musicians and singers and Jamaican writers and poets.

Collaged as a visual of rhythm and sound:

Nora Dean - Jamaican reggae and later gospel singer, best known for her 1970 hit "Barbwire". Dean recorded solo and as a member of The Ebony Sisters, The Soul Sisters and The Soulettes.

Sister Nancy - Jamaican DJ and singer

The Love Joys - most popular songs include Streets Of San Francisco, In A Gadda Da Vida, Les Sucettes

Erna Brodber - a Jamaican writer, sociologist and social activist. Notable work: Jane and Louisa Will Soon Come Home, 1980, Myal, 1988

Ranking Ann - reggae musician

Janet Kay - English actress and vocalist, best known for her 1979 lovers rock hit "Silly Games".

Jean Adebambo - musician, lovers rock genre

Una Marson - Jamaican activist, feminist, legend

Jennifer Lara - Jamaican singer

Lady Saw - The Queen of Dancehall

Myrna Hague - Jamaican First Lady of Jazz

Caroll Thompson - The Queen of Lovers Rock

Althea and Donna - Jamaican Reggae Vocal Duo