Delroy Wilson – The Cool Operator (Gorgon Records, 2024) This compilation, by Gorgon Records, shines the spotlight upon none other than Delroy Wilson, aka “The…
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High Energy Riddims by Naya Rockers
The latest in a string of potent reggae tracks advocating growth of one’s mind, “Higher Education” by America’s Naya Rockers features the rich family bloodline…
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“When Will We Learn?” is the well-worth-answering question posed by the U.K.’s Frenchie King. He does so in a classic roots reggae style, ever an…
View More Frenchie King’s Enticing Classic Roots ReggaeChinese Reggae Discovery
I know precious little about the reggae scene in China as a whole and even less so about how it stands in the remote province…
View More Chinese Reggae DiscoveryRemarkable Reggae by Babylon North
Some surprisingly authentic roots reggae has come my way from the unlikely locale of Sweden over the years, and the latest example of such is…
View More Remarkable Reggae by Babylon NorthDadawah’s Peace And Love Reissued and Expanded
Dadawah – Peace And Love (Cherry Red Records, 2024) The essential Jamaican music album Peace And Love by Dadawah is available once more. This time,…
View More Dadawah’s Peace And Love Reissued and ExpandedTiken Jah Fakoly Releases Acoustic, a Recap of his 27-Year Career
Tiken Jah Fakoly – Acoustic (Chapter Two Records, 2024) Tiken Jah Fakoly’s latest album, Acoustic (Chapter Two Records, 2024), delivers effective messages through straightforward language.…
View More Tiken Jah Fakoly Releases Acoustic, a Recap of his 27-Year CareerTrain to Roots Appeal for Peace
“Paxi (LKJ)” by Italian reggae band Train to Roots effectively cops the riddim and melody from dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson’s “Bass Culture” and turns…
View More Train to Roots Appeal for PeaceTimeless Reggae Songs by Dennis Brown, Al Campbell, Leroy Smart, and Mighty Rudo, available on CD for the First Time
Dennis Brown & Al Campbell – The Exit & Hold Your Corner (Cherry Red, 2024) Cherry Red is once again dazzling reggae enthusiasts with its…
View More Timeless Reggae Songs by Dennis Brown, Al Campbell, Leroy Smart, and Mighty Rudo, available on CD for the First TimeLee Scratch Perry and Bob Riddim’s Comforting “Infinity Dub”
The song “Infinity Dub” from the visionary album Destiny by musical shaman Lee Scratch Perry and Bob Riddim is an irie, captivating song that takes…
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