The fire from Jamaica
Israel’s love affair with the big sound from the little island continues as the mighty Capleton, one of dancehall reggae’s biggest names, makes a special appearance this week for an Independence Day concert on Monday night in Tel Aviv. Capleton first came to prominence in the late 80s in the then-burgeoning Jamaican dancehall scene. This new style featured chanted vocals and electronic beats and brought a harder edge to reggae music, and Capleton’s early singles reflected what is called “slackness” – explicit lyrics about sexual escapades, guns, partying and ghetto youth culture.