Tribute to Lynn Tait
Dear Editor,
The Reggae Film Festival is saddened by news of the passing of Lynn Tait, the musician credited with creating the “rocksteady” rhythm of Reggae.
Lynn Tait was memorialised by director and Reggae fan Generoso Fierro in his documentary Lynn Tait Rocksteady which was screened at the Reggae Film Festival 2008. The film brought the history of this unsung Reggae hero to the forefront of our national consciousness and reminded us of his immense contribution.
Reggae’s musical creators are thankfully being immortalised on film, which can say so much more about them than the music they leave behind. Thanks to all the reggae film makers who have been creating a film archive of this important history.
In tribute to Lynn Tait, Japanese director Shizuo “EC” Ishii has requested that the Reggae Film Festival 2010 opening night screening of his film Ruffn’Tuff: Founders of the Immortal Riddim be declared a memorial tribute to Lynn Tait – who is one of the immortal artistes featured in this excellent film.
Barbara Blake Hannah
Reggae Film Festival
PO Box 727
Kngston 6
