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| name = Winston McAnuff
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| caption = Winston McAnuff on stage in Rudolstadt (Germany), July 2014
| caption = McAnuff on stage in [[Rudolstadt]], Germany, July 2014
| birth_name = Winston Boyd McAnuff<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/908974779 |title=DEM KNOW |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
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| birth_date = 1957
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1957}}
| birth_place = [[Jamaica]]
| birth_place = [[Manchester Parish]], [[Jamaica]]
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Reggae]]|[[dub music|dub]]|[[funk]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Reggae]]|[[dub music|dub]]|[[funk]]}}
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* The Bombist
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* [[Camille Bazbaz]]
* [[Camille Bazbaz]]
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| website = {{URL|http://www.myspace.com/winstonmcanuff}}
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'''Winston McAnuff''', also known under the stage name '''Electric Dread '''(born 1957<ref name="Brown" /> in Manchester, Jamaica) is a [[Jamaica]]n [[singer]] and [[composer]] of [[reggae]] and [[dub music]].
'''Winston Boyd McAnuff''', also known under the stage name '''Electric Dread '''(born 1957)<ref name="Brown" /> is a Jamaican singer and composer of [[reggae]] and [[dub music]].


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
McAnuff was born in [[Manchester Parish]], Jamaica<ref name="CCL">Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2013) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-New-Day-for-McAnuff_15325772 A New Day for McAnuff]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 27 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref> into a family of [[preacher]]s. One of his great-grandfathers was Scottish.<ref name="Brown">Brown, Annie (2014) "[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity-interviews/jamaican-reggae-star-winston-mcanuff-3099773 Video: Jamaican reggae star Winston McAnuff arrives in Scotland on a mission to set his great grandfather's spirit free]", ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'', 1 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014</ref> He started his musical career singing [[Gospel music|gospel]] in the [[church choir]]. He recorded his first album ''Pick Hits to Click'' in 1978. Two years later his second album ''What the man "a" deal wid'' was released. His best known song from this time is the [[single (music)|single]] "[[Malcolm X]]", which was also recorded by [[Earl Sixteen]], and most successfully by [[Dennis Brown]].<ref name="CCL" /> It was originally recorded by McAnuff for [[Joe Gibbs (record producer)|Joe Gibbs]] but the producer decided not to release it, and he got Earl Sixteen to record it before the song was given to Dennis Brown who recorded it for his ''[[Visions of Dennis Brown]]'' album.<ref>Campbell, Howard (2015) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-VISION-OF-MALCOLM-X_18387303 A Vision of Malcolm X]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015</ref> The song was the subject of a legal dispute in 2013 between McAnuff and [[Greensleeves Records]] after the record label allegedly registered the song as co-written by Brown.<ref name="Gilchrist">Gilchrist, Carl (2013) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20131103/ent/ent6.html Greensleeves, McAnuff Battle Over Song]", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', 3 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013</ref> A third [[studio album]], ''Electric Dread'', was released in 1986.<ref>Booklet: ''Diary of the silent years'' (MKS 01-5340333), Makasound Records, 2002</ref>
McAnuff was born in [[Manchester Parish]], Jamaica<ref name="CCL">Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2013) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-New-Day-for-McAnuff_15325772 A New Day for McAnuff]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 27 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref> into a family of preachers. One of his great-grandfathers was Scottish.<ref name="Brown">Brown, Annie (2014) "[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity-interviews/jamaican-reggae-star-winston-mcanuff-3099773 Video: Jamaican reggae star Winston McAnuff arrives in Scotland on a mission to set his great grandfather's spirit free]", ''[[Daily Record (Scotland)|Daily Record]]'', 1 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014</ref> He started his musical career singing [[Gospel music|gospel]] in the [[church choir]]. He recorded his first album ''Pick Hits to Click'' in 1978. Two years later his second album ''What the man "a" deal wid'' was released. His best known song from this time is the single "Malcolm X" (about [[Malcolm X]]), which was also recorded by [[Earl Sixteen]], and most successfully by [[Dennis Brown]].<ref name="CCL" /> It was originally recorded by McAnuff for [[Joe Gibbs (record producer)|Joe Gibbs]] but the producer decided not to release it, and he got Earl Sixteen to record it before the song was given to Dennis Brown who recorded it for his ''[[Visions of Dennis Brown]]'' album.<ref>Campbell, Howard (2015) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/A-VISION-OF-MALCOLM-X_18387303 A Vision of Malcolm X]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015</ref> The song was the subject of a legal dispute in 2013 between McAnuff and [[Greensleeves Records]] after the record label allegedly registered the song as co-written by Brown.<ref name="Gilchrist">Gilchrist, Carl (2013) "[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20131103/ent/ent6.html Greensleeves, McAnuff Battle Over Song]", ''[[Jamaica Gleaner]]'', 3 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013</ref> A third studio album, ''Electric Dread'', was released in 1986.<ref>Booklet: ''Diary of the silent years'' (MKS 01-5340333), Makasound Records, 2002</ref>


Although McAnuff had reasonable fame in Jamaica, none of his work was released elsewhere. It wasn't until 2002 that his work was released in [[Europe]]. In 2002 the [[France|French]] [[record label]] Makasound released the first two albums and a [[compilation album]] ''Diary of the Silent Years''. The release of the albums revived McAnuff's career, notably in France.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.makasound.com/ms_boutique.php?id_famille=1&id_sous_famille=6&id_rubrique=75&id_univers=4|title=Biography|publisher=Makasound Records|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>
Although McAnuff had reasonable fame in Jamaica, none of his work was released elsewhere. It wasn't until 2002 that his work was released in Europe. In 2002 the French record label Makasound released the first two albums and a [[compilation album]] ''Diary of the Silent Years''. The release of the albums revived McAnuff's career, notably in France.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.makasound.com/ms_boutique.php?id_famille=1&id_sous_famille=6&id_rubrique=75&id_univers=4|title=Biography|publisher=Makasound Records|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>


In 2005 McAnuff released the album ''A Drop'', which he recorded with the French keyboard player [[Camille Bazbaz]]. This record displays a mix of [[Rock music|rock]], [[funk]], [[dub music|dub]] and [[punk rock]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00099FV3S|title=CD: A drop|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref> A year later, in 2006, a new album ''Paris Rockin''', which he recorded with [[Java (band)|Java]] and other French [[session musician]]s, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000IFRXXY|title=CD: Paris rockin'|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref> His last album, ''Nostradamus'', was released in 2008. The album was a [[concept album]] about the predictions of [[Nostradamus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001G53KN2|title=CD: Nostradamus|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>
In 2005 McAnuff released the album ''A Drop'', which he recorded with the French keyboard player [[Camille Bazbaz]]. This record displays a mix of rock, [[funk]], [[dub music|dub]] and [[punk rock]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00099FV3S|title=CD: A drop|website=Amazon UK|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref> A year later, in 2006, a new album ''Paris Rockin''', which he recorded with [[Java (band)|Java]] and other French [[session musician]]s, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000IFRXXY|title=CD: Paris rockin'|website=Amazon UK|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref> His last album, ''Nostradamus'', was released in 2008. The album was a [[concept album]] about the predictions of [[Nostradamus]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001G53KN2|title=CD: Nostradamus|website=Amazon UK|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>


In 2011, he took part in ''Les Échos Du Temps'' the latest album of Danakil, a French roots reggae band, on the track "Media" where both he and his son Matthew were featured.<ref>[http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/winston-mcanuff/release/echos-du-temps/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html Danakil ''"Les Échos Du Temps"'' review], on ReggaeVille.com</ref> This is the last apparition of his son, murdered the 22th August 2012 in a street fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://unitedreggae.com/news/n1390/082312/r-i-p-matthew-mcanuff|title=R.I.P. Matthew McAnuff|work=United Reggae|access-date=2017-04-13|language=en}}</ref>
In 2011, he took part in ''Les Échos Du Temps'' the latest album of Danakil, a French roots reggae band, on the track "Media" where both he and his son Matthew were featured.<ref>[http://www.reggaeville.com/nc/artist-details/artist/winston-mcanuff/release/echos-du-temps/ac/artistReleases/lead/review.html Danakil ''"Les Échos Du Temps"'' review], on ReggaeVille.com</ref> This is the last apparition of his son, murdered 22 August 2012 in a street fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://unitedreggae.com/news/n1390/082312/r-i-p-matthew-mcanuff|title=R.I.P. Matthew McAnuff|work=United Reggae|access-date=13 April 2017}}</ref>


In 2013 he released the album ''A New Day'', a collaboration with French musician Fixi.<ref name="CCL" />
In 2013 he released the album ''A New Day'', a collaboration with French musician Fixi.<ref name="CCL" />


In 2014 he sings on two songs of the first album of [[The Celtic Social Club]], a collective of Scottish, Breton, French and New Yorker musicians.
In 2014 he sings on two songs of the first album of [[The Celtic Social Club]], a collective of Scottish, Breton, French and New Yorker musicians.

In 2017, he releases the album "Rabbi Son" with french producers [[Bost & Bim]] on their own label The Bombist.


McAnuff's nephew is professional footballer [[Jobi McAnuff]].<ref name="Brown" />
McAnuff's nephew is professional footballer [[Jobi McAnuff]].<ref name="Brown" />
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*''What the Man "a" Deal Wid'' (1980)
*''What the Man "a" Deal Wid'' (1980)
*''Electric Dread'' (1986)
*''Electric Dread'' (1986)
*''One Love'' (1995) - <small>a rerelease of ''What the Man "a" Deal Wid''</small>
*''One Love'' (1995) – <small>a rerelease of ''What the Man "a" Deal Wid''</small>
*''Paris Rockin''' (2006)
*''Paris Rockin''' (2006)
*''Nostradamus'' (2008)
*''Nostradamus'' (2008)
*''Rabbi Son'' (2017)


===Compilation albums===
===Compilation albums===
*''Diary of the Silent Years'' (2002) - compilation
*''Diary of the Silent Years'' (2002) – compilation


===Joint albums===
===Joint albums===
*''A Drop'' (2005) - with [[Camille Bazbaz]]
*''A Drop'' (2005) – with [[Camille Bazbaz]]
*''A Bang'' (2011) with [[The Bazbaz Orchestra]]
*''A Bang'' (2011) with [[The Bazbaz Orchestra]]
*''Garden of Love'' EP (2013) - with [[Java (band)|Fixi]]
*''Garden of Love'' EP (2013) – with [[Java (band)|Fixi]]
*''A New Day'' (2013) with Fixi
*''A New Day'' (2013) with Fixi
*''Big Brothers'' (2018) with Fixi
*''Big Brothers'' (2018) with Fixi


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:59, 12 July 2023

Winston McAnuff
McAnuff on stage in Rudolstadt, Germany, July 2014
Background information
Birth nameWinston Boyd McAnuff[1]
Born1957 (age 66–67)
Manchester Parish, Jamaica
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • percussion
Years active
  • 1978–1986
  • 2005–present
Labels
  • Chrystal Records
  • Makasound
  • The Bombist
Websitewww.myspace.com/winstonmcanuff

Winston Boyd McAnuff, also known under the stage name Electric Dread (born 1957)[2] is a Jamaican singer and composer of reggae and dub music.

Life and career

[edit]

McAnuff was born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica[3] into a family of preachers. One of his great-grandfathers was Scottish.[2] He started his musical career singing gospel in the church choir. He recorded his first album Pick Hits to Click in 1978. Two years later his second album What the man "a" deal wid was released. His best known song from this time is the single "Malcolm X" (about Malcolm X), which was also recorded by Earl Sixteen, and most successfully by Dennis Brown.[3] It was originally recorded by McAnuff for Joe Gibbs but the producer decided not to release it, and he got Earl Sixteen to record it before the song was given to Dennis Brown who recorded it for his Visions of Dennis Brown album.[4] The song was the subject of a legal dispute in 2013 between McAnuff and Greensleeves Records after the record label allegedly registered the song as co-written by Brown.[5] A third studio album, Electric Dread, was released in 1986.[6]

Although McAnuff had reasonable fame in Jamaica, none of his work was released elsewhere. It wasn't until 2002 that his work was released in Europe. In 2002 the French record label Makasound released the first two albums and a compilation album Diary of the Silent Years. The release of the albums revived McAnuff's career, notably in France.[7]

In 2005 McAnuff released the album A Drop, which he recorded with the French keyboard player Camille Bazbaz. This record displays a mix of rock, funk, dub and punk rock.[8] A year later, in 2006, a new album Paris Rockin', which he recorded with Java and other French session musicians, was released.[9] His last album, Nostradamus, was released in 2008. The album was a concept album about the predictions of Nostradamus.[10]

In 2011, he took part in Les Échos Du Temps the latest album of Danakil, a French roots reggae band, on the track "Media" where both he and his son Matthew were featured.[11] This is the last apparition of his son, murdered 22 August 2012 in a street fight.[12]

In 2013 he released the album A New Day, a collaboration with French musician Fixi.[3]

In 2014 he sings on two songs of the first album of The Celtic Social Club, a collective of Scottish, Breton, French and New Yorker musicians.

In 2017, he releases the album "Rabbi Son" with french producers Bost & Bim on their own label The Bombist.

McAnuff's nephew is professional footballer Jobi McAnuff.[2]

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
  • Pick Hits to Click (1978)
  • What the Man "a" Deal Wid (1980)
  • Electric Dread (1986)
  • One Love (1995) – a rerelease of What the Man "a" Deal Wid
  • Paris Rockin' (2006)
  • Nostradamus (2008)
  • Rabbi Son (2017)

Compilation albums

[edit]
  • Diary of the Silent Years (2002) – compilation

Joint albums

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "DEM KNOW". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Brown, Annie (2014) "Video: Jamaican reggae star Winston McAnuff arrives in Scotland on a mission to set his great grandfather's spirit free", Daily Record, 1 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014
  3. ^ a b c Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2013) "A New Day for McAnuff", Jamaica Observer, 27 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013
  4. ^ Campbell, Howard (2015) "A Vision of Malcolm X", Jamaica Observer, 11 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2015
  5. ^ Gilchrist, Carl (2013) "Greensleeves, McAnuff Battle Over Song", Jamaica Gleaner, 3 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013
  6. ^ Booklet: Diary of the silent years (MKS 01-5340333), Makasound Records, 2002
  7. ^ "Biography". Makasound Records. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  8. ^ "CD: A drop". Amazon UK. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  9. ^ "CD: Paris rockin'". Amazon UK. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  10. ^ "CD: Nostradamus". Amazon UK. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  11. ^ Danakil "Les Échos Du Temps" review, on ReggaeVille.com
  12. ^ "R.I.P. Matthew McAnuff". United Reggae. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
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