Derrick Harriott, pioneering reggae singer and producer, has died

October 24, 2026

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Derrick Harriott, pioneering reggae singer and producer, has died

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Derrick Harriott, the pioneering ska, rocksteady and reggae singer and record producer, has died.

Dorrel Mattocks, operator of the Derrick Harriott Music Store, located in Twin Gates Plaza, St Andrew, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer died at home about 1am Saturday.

"He was sick and was in and out of hospital,” said Mattocks.

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