The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL is saddened by news of the passing of LYNN TAITT, the musician from Trinidad accredited with creating the 'rocksteady' rhythm of Reggae.
Lynn Taitt was memorialized by Director and Reggae fan GENEROSO FIERRO in his documentary 'LYNN TAITT 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.
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 Taitt -- who is one of the Immortal artists featured.
Reggae's musical creators are thankfully being immortalized 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.
The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL serves to encourage, display and circulate these important memorials. But for these works of art and of love, many would never have learned about LYNN TAITT, the Trinidadian man who created the rocksteady rhythm and influenced so many musicians and singers.
JAH BLESS HIS SOUL
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