Sound System Culture Jamaica & UK 1986-88.
April 1986 that I took my initial photos with a Leica and a handheld lamp (no flash) It was here that I truly first encountered Jamaican sound system culture and the nascent dancehall scene.
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'Inna Dancehall Style
Inna Dancehall Style captures the extraordinary exuberance and creativity of Jamaican dancehall. A massively influential subcultural scene, it was raw, sensual and at times even bombastic, with an edginess born on the streets of the capital, Kingston. Dancehall music would eventually achieve worldwide prominence and notoriety, as would its fashion with bespoke boutique and homespun outfits. The early 90s was arguably its golden era and my photos cover the years of 1992 and 1994, mainly at The House of Leo Stone Love sessions on Cargill Avenue, and the Topline club at Southdale Plaza. Also included are a small set of UK Dancehall photos taken in London In 1993 on assignment for The Guardian and The Sunday Times respectfully. Images from my collection have also been published in numerous books including Reggae Xplosion (Virgin books, 2001), Lloyd Bradley’s Reggae: The Story of Jamaican Music, ( BBC, 2002), Black Style (V&A, 2004), Street Style by Ted Polheums (PYMCA, 2010), Sound System: The Story Of Jamaican Music by Chris Salewicz and Adrian Boot (2012 ) and On The Dance Floor (A24, November 2022). In addition, two diptychs and a single image from the my collection were acquired by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2015.
Blending in - Frieze London and Freize Masters
After a hiatus of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Frieze London and Frieze Masters is back in its usual setting of Regents Park. Where the world of art meets the world of fashion and style abounds. Frieze week runs from the 13 -17 October 2021.
A view through into the betting Windows as Punters place their bets at the Caymanas Park Horse Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
A view through into the betting Windows, where 'Punters' can be seen wagering their bets at the Caymanas Park Horse Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016. Bets names range from the Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta, Rolling Triple, Hi Five, Sunrise 6 & Twilight 6, and the Superfecta, to name a few.
Jockey Ruja Lahoe after a race at Caymanas Park race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Jockey Ruja Lahoe in the paddock after a race at Caymanas Park Race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Aaron Chatrie Jamaican Champion Jockey, after a race at Caymanas Park race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Aaron Chatrie Jamaican Jockey in the paddock after a race at Caymanas Park Race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Aaron Chatrie Jamaican Champion Jockey, after a race at Caymanas Park race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Jamaican Jockey with face covered in sand, after completing a race at Caymanas Park Race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Ladies day at the Races, Caymanas Track, Jamaica
ladies day - Ladies in the winners enclosure at Caymanas track.
Punters at the track, Caymanas Park, Jamaica April 23 2016.
Punters watching the re-run of a horse race on a TV screen at the Caymanas Park Horse Race Track, Jamaica. The betting area of Caymanas Park Track Jamaica is a heady hot atmosphere. Situated on the south side of the island temperatures are often in the high 90s. Being close to Kingston, Caymanas Park attracts large crowds from the city and around the Island, especially on event days such as the Jamaica Derby. Food vendors and betting, crowds of people stand around the TV screens to watch the replay of the previous race. Jamaica is a. 23 April 2016.
Jockey Jerome Innis after a race at Caymanas Park race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.
Jamaican Jockey Jerome Innis in the paddock after a race at Caymanas Park Race Track, Portmore, Jamaica, 2016.