In Jamaica, sound clashes, with their "violently martial ethos", [1] date back at least to the 1950s, when systems like Tom the Great Sebastian and Duke Reid's the Trojan clashed in the old …

Aug 24, 2018 · Contemporary sound clash battles in Jamaica have maintained much of its original charisma, with an added dancehall and reggae sound now dominating the newer, bigger, and …

May 30, 2024 · The sound clash began on the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1950s. Because very few people had the money to buy records, the main way that people were …

"Soundclash in Jamaica is raw, uncut and unedited...” Back in 2016 Mixpak took home the trophy at Red Bull's Culture Clash. In London and up against the likes of Eskimo Dance and UKG …

Queens of Sound Clash is the biggest and only Ladies Dancehall Juggling and Soundclash in Jamaica. Queens of Soundclash is also for 2025 endorsed by The Jamaica Cultural …

Aug 10, 2017 · In the 1990s, the idea of the Jamaican soundclash – a fierce sound battle between rival soundsystems – took off around the world, from the Caribbean to the US, Japan to …

Jul 11, 2024 · The evolution of Sound Clash from its humble beginnings in Jamaica to a worldwide cultural movement is a testament to the power of music and community. Pioneers …

Jul 20, 2024 · MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — In an electrifying display of musical prowess, the Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash at Catherine Hall Stadium in St James transformed into …

Jun 11, 2019 · Born in Jamaica and then exported around the world, the sound clash is one of the more unique live music competitions today – and for good reason. The sound clash began on …

Mar 31, 2024 · For years, Dr Stanley Niaah has delved into the significance of sound clashes and sound systems to Jamaica’s rich heritage. “Sound systems are at the heart of community …