Emily Eavis and Akala pay tribute to ‘musical genius’ Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

Record producer and singer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry has died at the age of 85 (Tim Goode/PA)

Glastonbury co-organiser Emily Eavis and rapper Akala have led tributes following the death of record producer and singer Lee “Scratch” Perry at the age of 85.

Local media reported that Perry died in hospital in Lucea, northern Jamaica, with the country’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, tweeting his “deep condolences” to the family and friends of the man born Rainford Hugh Perry.