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Lyricson has a strong Bob Marley influence that can clearly be heard on the late seventies sounding Africa Rise Up – with even a tinge of rock guitar. This sound would have been current around the time that Souleymane Boukara, aka Lyricson, was born in Guinea, West Africa. Morgan Heritage seem to be an inspiration too, as with Peace And…
NEW RELEASE French record label Tabou1 has unleashed a live recording of a late 1990s show in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring U Roy alongside Pam Hall and Skully Simms, all supported by The Winward Road Band under the direction of “Dizzy” Johnny Moore. The digital-only release, titled Originator Live!, encompasses 22 tracks, showcasing three instrumental openings, two vocal pieces from Pam…
After previous successful editions, 4AD and Irie Vibes Roots Festival will organize another ROOTS RALLY this year. With this we are looking for live bands and solo artists from the Benelux and Northern France within the genres of reggae, dub, ska and Afro-reggae. After listening to all entries thoroughly, the ‘Team Artists’ of Irie Vibes Roots Festival will make a…
COVER VERSION VS ORIGINAL SONG Since the early 1960s and even prior, numerous iconic Jamaican hits were derived from popular foreign songs. The original pop and soul tracks were frequently embraced by audiences on the island, leading reggae artists to create their own renditions. Some of these artists gained fame by covering chart-topping songs, turning these adaptations into timeless classics.…
A U Roy – Treasure Isle SkankB Nora Dean & U Roy – What Is Catty? Two tracks from the legendary deejay U Roy dating back to the early ’70s are featured on this 7″ vinyl. Both showcase his talent, with the tuff solo piece Treasure Isle Skank on the A-side and the risque duet with Nora Dean, What Is…
When Steve Santana moved to the United Kingdom in the late 1990s, he found an indiscriminate reggae market. Fans were big into lovers rock, roots-reggae and vintage sounds from the 1960s and 1970s. Over the years, the singer has released albums that show he is comfortable in any genre. But for his latest album,‘Steve Santana@Stingray Studio’, he appeals to diverse…
A. Barry Brown – What You Dont Know Rankin Joe – Another One Bit The Dust B. Jah Thomas And Life – In Dub Label: Jah Life – J.L. 013 More info @ Discogs This edition of Double 12” Spin spotlights the New York-based production duo of Hyman Wright and Percy Chin, founders and owners of Jah Life Records.…
Blue Bells – Come Along The 1976 roots track Come Along was the biggest hit for the Blue Bells, a duo formed by lead singer Hector Wright and harmony vocalist Raphael Martin. Created at Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio, the song was both penned and produced by Hector Wright. In 2014, it saw a reissue from Switzerland’s Reggae Fever…
Fans of Jamaican popular music from the ’60s and early ’70s will be thrilled to kow that Dutch label Aggrobeat Records has brought back The Upsessions’ long unavailable LP Shake It!. Ten years after its initial release by Excelsior Recordings/Grover Records, it’s now available once more. Remastered and pressed on heavyweight green vinyl, it includes an additional bonus track along…