LISF's Tribute to Derrick Harriott Thames cruise

We were honoured to host the legendary Derrick Harriott on the Dixie Queen back in 2015 (his only UK show in the last 4 decades!) and saddened to hear of his passing earlier this year. It seems fitting to pay tribute to arguably the greatest producer/artists to come out of Jamaica, back on the Dixie Queen, with a line up of artists that recorded with him or had a deep connection to him, namely;

- The Chosen Few

The legendary vocal group, starring original founding member - Franklin Spence (aka AJ Franklin), cut so many classic soul drenched rocksteady hits with Derrick, including; Ebony Eyes, In The Rain, Shaft, Psychedelic Train, Have You Seen Her, Message From A Blackman, Do Your Thing, People Make The World Go Round, Everybody Plays The Fool, Am I Black Enough and Don't Break Your Promise to name a few!

- Earl Sixteen

As well as the lead singer of Dreadzone - Earl Sixteen has of course recorded for many for the greatest Jamaican producers including; Lee Perry, Mikey Dread, Coxson Dodd, Augustus Pablo, Linval Thompson, Prince Jammy, Sly & Robbie and in the 1970's... Derrick Harriott. Earl will be performing such his classic Harriott productions; Charmaine and Malcolm X, as well as his favourite songs of Derricks!

- Marla Brown

Daughter of the 'Crown Prince of Reggae' - Dennis Brown and incredible rising star! Marla Brown will be performing songs her father's incredibly beautiful Super Reggae & Soul Hits album produced by the one and only Derrick Harriott.

All backed by the all-star LISF band, who have previously backed Ken Boothe, The Pioneers, Barry Biggs, Dave & Ansell Collins, Keith & Tex, Roy Panton & Yvonne Harrison, Owen Gray, The Clarendonians, Doreen Schaffer, Otis Gayle and Bob Andy, all at The London Int'l Ska Festival over the years! Expect some killer Harriott instrumentals, Crystalites style!

All on the beautiful and truly unique setting of The Dixie Queen paddle steamer.