Coxsone Outernational

Step back in time to the heart of London’s reggae scene with this captivating black and white photograph on canvas.

This iconic image, captured by the talented photographer Jean Bernard Sohiez, features the legendary Festus Coxsone, Blacker Dread and Bikey Dread, sharing a moment at the historic 4 Aces Club in Dalston, 1980.

During the late 70s and early Eighties Jean Bernard roamed through the subterranean world of UK sound system and dedicated his photography to the promotion of the culture. Born in Morocco to French parents, JB as he initially became known, was an archetypal Parisian.

The 4 Aces Club in Dalston, London, was a legendary hub of reggae music and culture during the 1970s and 1980s.

It was a melting pot of talent, where musicians, DJs, and reggae enthusiasts came together to celebrate the music and the culture.

This photograph immortalizes the camaraderie and the spirit of the era.

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