The King Of One String & Other Shorts
The creators of RiseUp present: The King of One String, a short film about Jamaican living legend, Andrew Chin, AKA "Brushy One String". Filled with contagious musical performances by the artist, The King of One String chronicles Brushy from a place where he is revered by both young and old, but where success has eluded him. Brushy 'soothes souls and rough hearts' with a bright smile and one string as he continues to try to rise from the Jamaican underground.
Also included in this DVD: Over 30 minutes of shorts, scenes and montages from Jamaica. From ganja farms in the hills of Negril to the gritty streets of Kingston, the RiseUp camera takes you on an epic journey through the island's dynamic music scene, where you will meet wondrous characters and faces. This collection is a true Jamaican experience that will keep you coming back for more! Feel the vibe. Know Jamaica. Experience RiseUp.
Welcome to the Jamaican underground music scene.
Watch The King of One String Trailer
The King Of One String
The documentary short about guitar hero, Brushy One String. 8:00
Notorious
Turbulence's chart topping music video, uncut, unedited in its original version! 4:30
Who is Rastafari
Dub poet Ras Haile Malekot chants one of his fabulous poems in the hills of Kingston. 2:15
History of The Reggae Beat
Negril drummer Steve Culture explains the evolution of the Reggae Beat on the drums. 2:45
Fire & Ice
Reggae band Rootz Underground's music video from one of the songs in RiseUp. 3:30
Road Trip to Negril
An audio-visual journey across the island into the Negril beach resorts, to the beat of some vintage reggae music. 2:40
Kemoy at Church
A pivotal scene in RiseUp, songstress Kemoy performs a heartfelt song at her church (uncut). 2:20
Kingston-Bound
A Kingston experience and the basis for one of the scenes in RiseUp, this musical montage will give you a taste of Jamrock's grittiest corners and faces. 2:20
The Good Herbs
Rastas. Music. Ganja. An explosive and fun exposé of Jamaica's finest and it's role in the music scene. 4:10
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