Sister Nancy's Bam Bam is no exception to this musical dialogue.The popular phrase “bam bam” was introduced into the music scene first in 1966 by a reggae band called Toots and the Maytals.
These artists are called by one song or its artist to respond with their own versions and all are consequently brought together in an antiphonetic musical dialogue. Contents.Early influences The Jamaican sampling culture has provided an inclusive space in which artists are able to repurpose one sound over and over again to share a cultural identity and indulge in a sort of “Call and Response” practice rooted in African oral traditions.
The album features four original compositions, as well as four instrumental versions of the aforementioned songs.In 2011, Sister Nancy did an interview where she stated that it's harder now for women to make it in the field of music.Īt the end of the settlement she was unable to receive compensation for all 32 years of unpaid royalties, however, she did receive compensation for the last 10 years and then obtained 50% of the rights to her song “Bam Bam”.In 2015, the song topped the Reggae Chart. The album was distributed by Jammyland Records in New York, NY.
Cited Russell a role model for a successive generation of female acts, including Lady Saw, Sister Carol, Macka Diamond, Lady G, Shelly Thunder, Carla Marshall, Lorna G, Lady English, and Lady P.In 2007, Russell released the second of her two albums, Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, produced by djMush1, formerly of the Slackers (NYC Ska) on Special Potato Records. She explained that her absence from the recording scene was due to her wanting to 'give other female artists a chance', though she said she was still 'as ready as the first day she came into the business'. In an interview with The Jamaica Observer in 2002, Russell said that although she was working in the banking sector, that 'music is her first love' and said she still performs 'every now and then'. Today he still puts out the occasional single and tours somewhat regularly.In 1996, she relocated to. Unlike his sister however, Brigadier Jerry was never really able to capture his exceptional live performances on a recorded track that was on par.
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