Channel One
London. Started 1979 by Mikey Dread and Jah T from their father’s Admiral Bailey sound. Carnival since 1983.
- Status
- Still playing
- Town
- East London · map
- Music
- Reggae and dub
- Notting Hill Carnival
- Carnival sound
Crew
Mikey Dread (selector) · Jah T · Macky Banton (MC) · Ras Sherby (MC)
Read more: Mikey Dread (Channel One)
Official pages and contacts
Photos
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