Rocksteady Ken Boothe
Inna de Yard, meaning “in the yard” in Jamaican patois, has resurrected the essence of Jamaica’s musical culture. More than just a collective, it’s about a state of mind, a form of creative revival, teeming with raw collaborative energy. Stripped back to a simple, acoustic approach, outdoors, closer to the natural vibrations of instruments and voices.
Initiated by the French label Makasound (founded by the same professionals who then set up Chapter Two) in the 2000s, eight Inna de Yard records followed, recorded in the open air in Kingston.
Ken Boothe live @ WUK Vienna 29 October 2017. ALBOROSIE & Shengen Clan ft DUANE STEPHENSON & members of THE WAILERS live @ Main Stage 2018 - Duration: 1:58:25. ROTOTOM SUNSPLASH 1,397,035 views. Emerging in Kingston in the 1960s, Ken Boothe is a protege of the Studio One stable of Coxsone Dodd. In 1967 Dodd released the seminal Mr. Rock Steady album, capturing Ken’s tender youthful phrasing. Dodd released two more albums, and his rocksteady interpretation of Sandie Shaw’s Puppet On A String became a hit in the UK. During his stint at Studio One he recorded several. Lakes Contender/Ken Boothe Sr. Sold, renamed Posted on March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 by Daniel Lindner The tug/barge combo Lakes Contender/Ken Boothe Sr, operated by American Steamship Company, has officially been sold to VanEnkevort Tug and Barge Inc.
In 2016, the Philharmonie de Paris decided to dedicate its next exhibition to Jamaica and approached Chapter Two and Inna de Yard to reconnect with this unique musical experience. The adventure continued with the album “The Soul of Jamaica” released in March 2017 and a sold-out tour
Ken Boothe Set Me Free
The Jamaican collective then decided to record a new opus of “Inna de Yard“, bringing together the most iconic tracks in their repertoire. It was while recording this album that Peter Webber directed the film “Inna de Yard”. Inna de Yard then returned to the stage with a European tour.
Ken Boothe 2017 Show
United around four main singers, Ken Boothe, Cedric Myton, Winston McAnuff and Kiddus I, Inna de Yard also includes The Viceroys, a trio of musicians in their 70s, along with artists from the younger generation, including Var, Kush McAnuff and Derajah. Some special guests also joined the sessions for the last album recorded on the hilltops of Kingston, including Horace Andy and Judy Mowatt (former Bob Marley vocalist) in duet with the international singer Jah9.