In summaryAccording to statements made on social media, Jah Shaka – the Jamaican singer, producer, and label owner – has passed away. Revered and InfluentialJah Shaka was a pioneer of the dub and reggae scene and a creator of the Jah Shaka Sound System, which he started operating in the 1970s. A Legacy of MusicDespite his death, Jah Shaka’s music will continue to be listened to due to the colossal impact he had on the genre. The Bug, a dubstep producer, mentioned in a tweet, “So sad to read Jah Shaka has departed this planet… Rest in peace. A heroic figure who kept Dub alive, when few cared… I spent many all-nighters being transfixed by his passion and selections.” Trevor Jackson also wrote on Twitter, “RIP Jah Shaka.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2023 21:20 UTC