Sonny’s Lettah is a classic in the dub poetry canon. I will leave it to all of you to explain why. This clip is a preview of the Reggae Strong, LKJ program (full programs will be available soon with channel memberships). I am in the process of preparing more and longer videos for Step Lively members now. This great concert was held at Wetlands, in NYC, on March 12, 1990. Jean Binta Breeze, may she rest in peace, was also on the bill. Sonny’s Letter, © 1979, Linton Kwesi Johnson. From the album, “Forces of Victory”, Those lyrics. And that was 42 years ago…

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