London, England – Alpha Blondy –
Radical Roots From The Emperor Of African Reggae (MANTCD050)is a new
Alpha
Blondy compilation released by British label Manteca. Kwaku produced the
mid-priced album.
“Alpha has released thirteen albums,” says Kwaku.
“Listening through ‘Jah Glory’ (this 1982 album is internationally available
as ‘Rasta Poue’ and you can hear the skanking title track on this compilation)
to his last studio album, ‘Merci’ (2002), the most prevalent themes are social,
political and religious. Hence the tracks here have been chosen to reflect these
areas.” Track List
1
Super Powers (from Cocody Rock!!!)
2
Apartheid Is Nazism (from Apartheid Is Nazism)
3
Wari (from Merci)
4
God Bless Africa (from Merci)
5
Afriki (from Apartheid Is Nazism)
6
Rasta Poue (from Rasta Poue)
7
La Guerre (from Dieu)
8
Who Are You (from Merci)
9
Les Imbeciles (from Yitzak Rabin)
10
Bloodshed In Africa (from Jerusalem)
11
Sciences Sans Conscience (from Masada)
12
Politiqui (from Jerusalem)
13
The Prophet (from The Prophets)
14
Mo (from Grand Bassam Zion Rock)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
