A True Jamaican music icon—Derrick Barnett!
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Derrick Barnett is internationally recognized as one of reggae’s finest bassists and is widely celebrated as “Dancehall’s Greatest Live Bassist,” a title he has proudly held for more than 40 years.
As the founder and leader of the legendary Sagittarius Band, Derrick helped revolutionize live dancehall performance, bringing the energy and excitement of the Jamaican dancehall directly to the stage. Throughout his remarkable career, he has recorded and performed with reggae royalty, including Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths, Yellowman, Buju Banton, and many more.
A gifted multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Derrick has also shared stages with international stars such as Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Busta Rhymes. Today, he continues to captivate audiences around the world with his exceptional band, Derrick Barnett & Statement.
Please put your hands together and show some love for the legendary Derrick Barnett!
