Rod Taylor – African Roots NEW RELEASE A fiery new release emerges from Italy: reggae legend Rod Taylor revitalizes Johnny Clarke’s African Roots. This powerful reinterpretation, rich with deep basslines and profound spirituality,…
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Coming soon: Party Time-The Sunshot Singles 1974 (2CD)
Coming soon: Party Time-The Sunshot Singles 1974 (2CD) NEW RELEASE During the first half of the 1970s, the Jamaican music scene saw the emergence of roots and dub as major reggae sub-genres. Phil…
Carl Meeks & Blackout JA – Murda In The Dancehall
Carl Meeks & Blackout JA – Murda In The Dancehall NEW RELEASE Just released a few days ago on the UK-based label Sativa Records, a small UK label specialising in roots reggae and…
Boss Reggae Sounds: Laurel Aitken Productions 1969-1971
Boss Reggae Sounds: Laurel Aitken Productions 1969-1971 NEW RELEASE Digital only compilation from Cherry Red Records featuring Boss sounds by King Horror, Winston Groovy, Pama Dice, Laurel Aitken, Joe Lace, The Freedom Singers…
Steel and Stone drop new album
Steel and Stone drop new album NEW RELEASE Roots reggae band Steel and Stone from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, celebrates the release of their new album, Celebration. Independently recorded at Legents Musiq and My…
In remembrance of Frankie Paul
In remembrance of Frankie Paul NEW RELEASE Stingray Records in London has unearthed seven tracks from the late great Frankie Paul, capturing the vocalist in a distinctly romantic mood. Renowned as one of…
New Augustus Pablo/King Tubbys release
New Augustus Pablo/King Tubbys release NEW RELEASE Released by French reissue specialists Only Roots, the Augustus Pablo vinyl LP, titled King Tubbys Meets Rockers At 5 Cardiff Crescent Washington Garden Kingston, compiles a…
Popular 1960s duo remains active today
Popular 1960s duo remains active today Fans show up at rock steady shows to see their favourite artistes sing classics from that era. But many of those acts, like Keith and Tex, record…
Samora’s collaboration album is out
Samora’s collaboration album is out NEW RELEASE After being released as individual singles, Switzerland-based Surinamese-Dutch singer Samora brings them together in her latest release, ELEVATION – The Collaboration Album – Part 1. Produced…
Yeza x Rory Stonelove – Road Runner
Yeza x Rory Stonelove – Road Runner NEW RELEASE The latest single and official music video, Road Runner across the Stalag riddim, emerges from the ongoing collaboration between singer Yeza and producer Rory…