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- Veteran Jamaican singer and producer Derrick Harriott has died at age 87.
- Nekeisha Burchell described Harriott as an architect of Jamaica's musical legacy.
- Harriott co-founded The Jiving Juniors in the late 1950s and launched his solo career and Crystal record label in the 1960s.
- His label helped nurture notable artists including Keith and Tex, The Kingstonians, and Dennis Brown.
Opposition Spokesperson on Culture, Creative Industries and Information Nekeisha Burchell has paid tribute to veteran singer, songwriter, record producer, and music entrepreneur Derrick Harriott, who has died at the age of 87.
Burchell described Harriott as an architect of Jamaica’s musical legacy, noting that he emerged from the Jiving Juniors in the late 1950s before establishing a solo career with enduring recordings such as The Loser. Through his Crystal record label, Harriott also helped develop and showcase prominent talents including Keith and Tex, The Kingstonians, The Chosen Few, and Dennis Brown.