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From Lincoln to Jamaica: the musical journey of Carter Van Pelt

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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

From Lincoln to Jamaica: the musical journey of Carter Van Pelt

• L. Kent Wolgamott
• Oct 24, 2019
• Oct 24, 2019 Updated Nov 29, 2019
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Carter Van Pelt (left) presents the "Down in Jamaica" box set to reggae/dancehall artist Busy Signal

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A Reggae on the Boardwalk crowd from June 2016

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Carter Van Pelt (left) with Diplo at the acclaimed music producer's 40th birthday party last November

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DJ  Richo (left) and Carter Van Pelt with the Reggae on the Boardwalk sign Richo painted and gave to Van Pelt in Jamaica.

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DJ's Jonny Go Figure and Selekta Twice (Fidel Luna) at Reggae on the Boardwalk

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"Down in Jamaica" the box set Carter Van Pelt curated for the 40th anniversary of VP Records includes CDs, 12 inch and 7 inch vinyl records, a book and art cards. 

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"Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records," a box set curated by Lincoln native Carter Van Pelt 

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“Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records” is a revelatory 94-track, multi-format limited-edition box set filled with four CDs, 12-inch “disco” vinyls, 7-inch singles of collectible songs, art cards and a 24-page book outlining the history of the world’s largest independent reggae label.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7244 or kwolgamott@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @LJSWolgamott.

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Carter Van Pelt (left) presents the "Down in Jamaica" box set to reggae/dancehall artist Busy Signal

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A Reggae on the Boardwalk crowd from June 2016

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Carter Van Pelt (left) with Diplo at the acclaimed music producer's 40th birthday party last November

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DJ  Richo (left) and Carter Van Pelt with the Reggae on the Boardwalk sign Richo painted and gave to Van Pelt in Jamaica.

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DJ's Jonny Go Figure and Selekta Twice (Fidel Luna) at Reggae on the Boardwalk

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"Down in Jamaica" the box set Carter Van Pelt curated for the 40th anniversary of VP Records includes CDs, 12 inch and 7 inch vinyl records, a book and art cards. 

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"Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records," a box set curated by Lincoln native Carter Van Pelt 

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