The Tartans - Solid As A Rock

The Tartans

Devon 'Soul' Russell - Prince Lincoln Thompson - 

Cedric Myton - Lindberg Lewis

Solid As A Rock

RastFM #LoveReggaeMusic Show #40 7/4/2018

Folows the early careers of four of reggae music's most distinctive, reclusive & leftfield talents. 

1st half focuses on The Tartans classic 1960s rocksteady & reggae singles together with flip sides from the MERRITONE, TREASURE ISLE, CALTONE labels,... While Devon mostly takes lead the other members all come to the fore on their respective compositions. 1967-70

We then move on to some their early solo works following the group's breakup in 1970 on STUDIO ONE, BLACK ARK & Lincoln's own GOD SENT. Features several LLOYD ROBINSON songs (Lloyd & Devon), including the smash hit Red Bum Ball with versions from U Roy & I Roy. Cedric Myton featured on Prince Lincoln's 1st lp Humanity before forming the Congos with Ashanti Roy.

Also features The Clarendonians, Peter Austin, Lynn Taitt, Frank Brown, Derrick Morgan, Austin Faithful, Roland Alphonso & Tommy McCook.

Continuous mix. 2.5hrs

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Rock Steady Extravaganza - 1966-68 - Brixton Rat Show on Tilos Radio

Rock Steady Extravaganza

The Brixton Rat Show on Tilosh Radio, broadcasting outta Budapest.

The next six installments of the Tilos Radio History of Jamaican Music programme. Pure vinyl selection from vintage revival enthusiast Brixton Rat's extensive rarities collection. Nuff Studio One, Treasure Isle and Prince Buster with plenty of commentary on musical trends & developments. The show is ongoing with reggae to follow so watch this space...

As we move out of the ska & into the rock steady era from the second half of 1966... The tempo slow right down nicely as more emphasis is given to vocal harmonies & mellow vibes. Some of the finest songs & performances by some of the greatest artists on some of the most crucial rhythm tracks of all time date from this period, laying foundations for the reggae and dancehall styles to follow right to the present day. An unmistakable reggae sound starts to come in during the middle of 1968 (hear show 1968 part 2).

More thanks go out to Mike. Big show, serious selections... Bless.