John Masouri

This month's Echoes, the last of the year, has my tribute to the late, great Jimmy Cliff; a feature on Naya Rockers and a Round-Up Of The Year looking back on the highs and lows of 2025. It was a tumultous year for the music in so many ways, culminating in the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa and the sterling efforts to raise funds for the island's reconstruction.

I had a great interview with Miami based radio presenter G Cole whilst in the city for the Miami Book Fair. A week later, Jimmy Cliff passed away, leaving millions of us reggae fans mourning the loss of this iconic artist. I had the honour of meeting and interviewing him numerous times over the years, and one of the most memorable musical events I've ever witnessed was his spontaneous rendition of Many Rivers To Cross , shared with South African harmony group Ladysmith Black

It's always a pleasure for authors like myself to really stretch out and cover a subject in some depth, knowing that the publication will...