Since February 12, another excuse has been added to your to-do checklist when visiting Kingston, Jamaica. In an intimate setting, the brand new Bunny Lee Museum was formally opened at 17 Burns Avenue, Duhaney Park. The museum not solely showcases Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee memorabilia, but in addition presents guests a deeper perception into Jamaican music historical past.
In an emotional speech, Jr. Striker, son of Bunny Lee (Edward O’Sullivan Lee OD), took the time to thank those that made his life’s work attainable (amongst these, the opposite legendary producer King Jammy), personally handing them certificates of gratitude.
Past being an exhibition area, the museum additionally serves a neighborhood function geared toward uplifting the Duhaney Park space. After a energetic leisure phase that includes performances by Bongo Herman, Runkus, David Cairol, Imaginative and prescient Gayle, and OJ the Nice, the official ribbon-cutting honor was given to Minister of Tradition, Leisure, Gender, and Sports activities, Hon. Olivia Grange.
I had the privilege of taking the complete museum tour, and I can confidently say that it’s a must-visit when in Kingston—particularly for these desirous to discover reggae historical past past Bob Marley. Bunny Lee, who handed away on the age of 79, was a driving pressure within the evolution of reggae, each in Jamaica and Britain. With this museum, Jr. Striker has ensured his father’s legacy lives on, and for that, we are able to solely applaud. Striker, Mi proud a yuh!… Nice is Nice!!
Extra info on: bunnyleemuseum.com
