The Reggae Movement GallerydeniseSeptember 26, 2011218 viewsBerlin Boombox0 Comments218 views 0 We stumbled on The Reggae Movement exhibition at Yaam last weekend and were fortunate to see the exhibition in its final days. The images were made by Jamaican artist, Michael Thompson who goes by the name Freestylee on twitter. Thompson was inspired to paint his first poster in response to the injustice of the Green Bay Massacare in Jamaica. Since then his technique has shifted to digital creations but social justice and Jamaican culture remain driving influences in his work. Michael Thompson was in town to accompany his powerful exhibition at YAAM and The Mic Movement was lucky enough to catch up with him for a video interview which will soon be posted. In the meantime, enjoy the powerful images created by Michael Thompson. Many but not all are from The Reggae Movement exhibition. All images are copyright Michael Thompson. Soundsystem: From Jamaica to Europe 1950-1995 The soundsystem is at the heart of the reggae movement. In word, music and pictures, the exhibition follows the story of the soundsystem from Jamaica in the 1950s to the UK in the 60s and 70s, and then to Europe. The soundsystems gave birth to ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, dancehall, hip-hop, jungle and drum and bass – and taught nations and generations how to dance! source monoker Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related posts: Michael Thompson aka Freestylee Thompson aka Freestylee was inspired to paint his first poster... Reggae Nation Germany: Dr Volkanikman The Reggae Nation Project – Part 2 Dr. Volkanikman talks... YAAM! featured in a short documentary YAAM! from KaliShakti on Vimeo. Yaam! is one of Berlin’s... Street Art Gallery I grew up in Brooklyn in the eighties and the... Reggae Nation Project – Part 1 The Reggae scene in Germany is impressive. I had the...