THIS Friday sees a night of live reggae not to be missed with a unique opportunity to see Jamaica's original dancehall superstar Yellowman in his first visit to the region in over 20 years.

Winston 'Yellowman' Foster plays an incredible part in the history of reggae music and his success as Jamaica's first, internationally acclaimed, dancehall artiste defined a new era in reggae.

The first dancehall artiste nominated for the Grammy's, he dominated the genre's influence over the hip hop scene and the global embrace of urban music in the 21st century.

Noteworthy achievements for any artiste perhaps, but these are all the more remarkable when set against the disadvantages of his early life in the ghetto – orphaned as a child and suffering the social stigma inflicted on him as an albino, he also underwent major surgery to battle skin cancer that, in 1983, had doctors predicting he had only three years to live. Not many could overcome these odds but Winston Foster did.

'King' Yellowman endures as one of reggae music's greatest icons and if lyrical mischief-making, unconcerned with political correctness, defined an early reputation as "the rudest deejay of the 1980s", then a mellower, more serious and conscious focus, which underpins his music and belies much of the criticism levied at him, is all too easily overlooked.

With seemingly unlimited reserves of energy, his dynamic stage shows remain as cheeky, spirited and intelligent as ever.

Tickets are £15 from the Pavilion (01326 211222), HfC (01872 262466), The Poly and Jam, Falmouth. Doors open at 8pm, with Toxic Sound Crew selecting from 8.30pm.