Toots Hibbert
Also Known As: Toots and the Maytals
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Jamaica
Adult: No
Deathday: September 11, 2020
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The Harder They Come
Overview: Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.
Genres: Crime Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-01
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A Reggae Session
Overview: Gathered together for one night, the legendary names of Reggae and more meet at Fort Charles, Jamaica for a musical event that would reverberate around the world!
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-01
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One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute
Overview: One Love documents the December 1999 tribute concert honoring reggae pioneer Bob Marley produced in Oracabessa Bay, Jamaica, and originally broadcast on the TNT cable network. Featured is a cross-section of major rock, pop, hip hop, and reggae talent including Lauryn Hill, Chrissie Hynde, Jimmy Cliff, Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and Tracy Chapman. For its DVD release, the producers have restored an hour of additional footage not included in the broadcast, including bonus songs performed by the Marley Family and a behind-the-scenes featurette. Exclusive DVD features also include a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound mix and a multi-angle presentation of the concert finale, enabling users to select from five separate angles.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-01
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Toots and the Maytals Reggae Got Soul
Overview: This is the never-before-told story of one of the most influential artists ever to come out of Jamaica, Toots Hibbert. It features intimate new performances and interviews with Toots, rare archive from throughout his career, and interviews with contemporaries and well-known admirers including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Cliff, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Marcia Griffiths and Paolo Nutini.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-18
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Jamdown
Overview: 1980, the heart of the Jamaican reggae scene, following legendary reggae artists Toots Hibbert and The Congos. The film contains some of the only known early footage of The Congos, performing tracks from their legendary "Heart Of The Congos" LP, which was produced by Lee Perry at the Black Ark studios at the height of their career.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-25
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Made in Jamaica
Overview: A powerful portrait of the leaders of the reggae music Movement, and how Reggae has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film showcases performances by the best Reggae and Dance Hall artists ever assembled. From their native ghetto to international fame, "Made in Jamaica" is the story of the artists who represent the Jamaican Dream.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-13
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Gov't Mule: Dub Side of the Mule
Overview: Dub Side Of The Mule was recorded at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on December 31, 2006. Warren Haynes and Co. were joined by a bevy of guests that night including John Popper, Gregg Allman and reggae legend Toots Hibbert.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-07
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Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records
Overview: This stylish documentary about the iconic ska, reggae and rock-steady label is a timely and wide-ranging celebration of british Jamaican working-class youth culture.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-12
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