Rootical spotlight on producer & trombonistCalvin 'Bubbles' Cameron
as he celebrated 50 years making records
From his own releases on the UHURU label through to his most recent works with the WAREIKA HILL SOUNDS ensemble
Continuous mix 2 hoursBubbles was raised in D'Aguilar Town, eastern Kingston, at the foot of Wareika Hill. He has played with Count Ossie's Mystical Revelation, Tommy McCook's Supersonics and, since the 1980s, with the Skatalites. The Uhuru label was established at the start of the 1970s to release his music & productions and is still in operation to date.
Features tracks from 2 compilation lps - More Peace On The Land and Uhuru Various Artiste. You can find them on the KINGSTON ROOTS BLOG
Big thanks for the shares Kingston!
Kojak made a come back for his Now lp released in 2009 as did Eric Donaldson with an album in 2000
While Pick Up The Pieces wasn't produced by Cameron it was released on Uhuru on pre
Wareika Hill Sounds bring an interesting and upful blend of roots reggae with mento, ska, kumina & nyahbinghi rhythms, drumming with African melodies. Their recent 12''s are on Honest Jon's Records
So big respect due to Calvin 'Bubbles' Cameron thank you for such refreshingly original music...
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