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Bourbon Beach

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Beachfront live-reggae venue on Negril's Seven Mile Beach, established in the late 1980s (formerly DeBus), long a leading stop for live roots and reggae performances. Artists seen there over the years include Culture with Joseph Hill, Gregory Isaacs, Yellowman, John Holt, Toots and the Maytals and Bunny Wailer.

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Jamaica Gleaner Hospitality Jamaica and venue listings.

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A Tale of two cities - Negril hunts live Reggae rebirth

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Jamaica Gleaner, 16 October 2019. Reference only.

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