Welcome to the official website of Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ), world-renowned reggae poet and recording artist. As well as information on LKJ himself, here’s the place to find out about LKJ Records, Johnson’s record label, and the artists on it; …

Apr 1, 2021 · Linton Kwesi Johnson is excited to be taking part in this year’s official @RSDayUK Drop on 12th June with a special release of Making History. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on heavyweight yellow vinyl, you can get a copy from a participating indie record shop near you: https://RecordStoreDay.lnk.to/Stores #RSD21 #RSDDrops

Linton Kwesi Johnson was born on 24 August 1952 in Chapelton, a small town in the rural parish of Clarendon, Jamaica. He came to London in 1963, went to Tulse Hill secondary school and later studied Sociology at Goldsmiths’ College, University of London.

Beacon of Hope words by Linton Kwesi Johnson, music by Fizzè and Dizzi : CD : The Routes of English: Elmes, Simon. 1-9017-10246. BBC CD, UK. 2000. BG words by Linton Kwesi Johnson and also interview with Linton Kwesi Johnson : CD as part of book : Planete Reggae: Le Meilleur de la Musiquw Reggae: Various. 172010 WM334

Linton Kwesi Johnson is excited to be taking part in this year’s official @RSDayUK Drop on 12th June with a special release of Making History. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on heavyweight yellow vinyl, you can get a copy from a participating indie record shop near you: https://RecordStoreDay.lnk.to/Stores #RSD21 #RSDDrops

LKJ’s ‘Making History’ re-release for Record Store Day; Linton Kwesi Johnson awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2020; LKJ Wins Golden PEN Award from English PEN on 3 December 2012

LKJ’s ‘Making History’ re-release for Record Store Day; Linton Kwesi Johnson awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2020; LKJ Wins Golden PEN Award from English PEN on 3 December 2012

In this section you can buy music by some of the artists on the LKJ Records label on vinyl and CD, including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jean Binta Breeze, Winston Francis, Steve Gregory, Shake Keane and John Kpiaye.

Welcome to the official website of Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ), world-renowned reggae poet and recording artist. As well as information on LKJ himself, here’s the place to find out about LKJ Records, Johnson’s record label, and the artists on it; …

Aug 5, 2021 · Linton Kwesi Johnson is excited to be taking part in this year’s official @RSDayUK Drop on 12th June with a special release of Making History. Remastered at Abbey Road Studios and pressed on heavyweight yellow vinyl, you can get a copy from a participating indie record shop near you: https://RecordStoreDay.lnk.to/Stores #RSD21 #RSDDrops