Tag Archives: Roots reggae
Yet another long lost treasure from Bristol
Bristol Archive Records has dug out 15 songs from the little-known Bristol-based roots singer Joshua Moses, who supplied the excellent Africa (Is Our Land), Rise Up and Stick it Up to the label’s compilation series Bristol Reggae Explosion vol. 1, … Continue reading
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An excellent Martin Campbell rootspective
I’ve listened to reggae since 1997, and in these 15 years I’ve for some reason ignored UK roots and dub veteran Martin Campbell. And now when I’m listening to Rootspective: Roots Vocals & Dubs 1990 to 2011 Vol. 1 – a compilation with … Continue reading
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Original roots is the best kind of music
In the last couple of months several French backing bands and production teams have hooked up with Jamaican singers to release albums. Derajah and Ras Daniel Ray teamed up with The Donkey Jaw Bone and Tu Shung Peng for their … Continue reading
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A traditional roots reggae album from Ras Daniel Ray
Jamaican singer Ras Daniel Ray – since a decade expatriate in France – met up with French reggae band Tu Shung Peng in the late 90’s and a close creative collaboration started and resulted in him voicing a bunch of … Continue reading
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The Twinkle Brothers defend roots reggae culture
The Twinkle Brothers have stayed true to their roots for more than 30 years. They started in the 60’s as a hotel-circuit band, but transformed to one of the deepest and most spiritual vocal harmony groups in roots reggae music. … Continue reading
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Vernon Maytone is still in fine form
Remember the great vocal duo The Maytones? They recorded some great tunes with producer Alvin Ranglin in the 70’s. Songs such as Boat to Zion, Madness, Zion Land and Money Worries, also featured on the Rockers movie soundtrack. Anyway, lead … Continue reading
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A perfect time travel
Perfect, aka Perfect Giddimani, has managed to deliver yet another accomplished set of songs. His latest album – Back for the First Time – is produced by Zion I Kings, and that usually means reggae of the highest quality. And this … Continue reading
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Solid from Slimmah Sound & Lyrical Benjie
The Dutch has done it once again. Firm in Jah from Amsterdam-based Slimmah Sound and Lyrical Benjie is yet another example of fine reggae coming from the Netherlands. It is a deeply conscious effort with long-lasting hooks and harmonies. Tim … Continue reading
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Musical Raid is a hidden gem
RockDis aka The Rockers Disciples and the crew behind Blackboard Jungle sound system, both based in France, have sneaked out the excellent roots reggae compilation Musical Raid. It assembles ten vocal cuts and five dub versions of the heaviest sort. … Continue reading
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