Rastafari Tradition - Deep Roots 1976-1983

 

 Earth's Rightful Ruler Emperor Haile Selassie I

Singers & players of instruments united deep in a rastafari culture... Roots selection from the late 70's & early 80s. Augustus Pablo leads off with the majestic Rastafari Tradition

 

Continuous mix 2 hours

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Features a lot of lesser known artists alongside some underground roots classics. Borrows tracks from the Wiser Dread (Nighthawk 1981), Stages Of Life (All Tone), Unity Is Strength Vol. 2 (Park Heights 1982) & Wanted (Makasound 2004) compilations. Serious David Jahson & Phillip Fraser selection with the Fatman Ridim Section & Freedom Sounds. Excursions on the crucial Captivity/Take 5 riddim from 1979 (Thrillseekers) & Peace Man (Ta-Shi/Cornerstone Church of Music 1978). 12''s from Junior Delahaye (Wackies 1981) & Johnny Clarke (Blackbeard 1970s).

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Greensleeves 12''s 1979

 Complete Greensleeves 12'' Discomix Collection 1979

 

 

 

 Strictly roots & culture and rockers music, mostly outta Channel One and Joe Gibbs. UK roots rocking from Capital Letters. As always nuff vocal, deejay and dub versions..  

 

CD 1: Riddim like the Lion & Tiger (LinvalThompson), Born For A Purpose & Sitting In The Park (Dr Alimantado), African Love (Jah Bunny) and Satan Army Band (Jammys), The Morwells come with the Heart & Soul, Thief A Man, Sticks Man, Love Me Forever and the Ba Ba Boom. Productions from Prince Jammy, Jah Bunny, Joseph Hoo Kim, Dr. Alimantado, Mickie Scott, Chris Cracknell, Dubmasta and Linval Thompson. Rhythm tracks by The Revolutionaries, Morwells Unlimited, The Rebels and Agrovators.

CD2: Predominantly roots rockers vibes continue alongside the emerging roots-dancehall style with experimentals from Keith Hudson. Riddim like the Jah Love With I & Bad Days Are Coming (Johnny Clarke), Love Won't Come Easy & Black Gun (Rockers), Rockfort Rock (Linval Thompson). Get In The Groove (Mikey Scott), Nah Skin Up & Felt The Strain (Keith Hudson) and Englishman (Volcano). Nyabinghi meditations with the Ethiopian Blood Relatives. Riddims from The Revolutionaries, The Roots Radics and Rockers All-Stars. Engineering/dub mixes by Phillip Robinson, Chinna Smith and Keith Hudson.

Continuous mix 159 minutes. Repost...
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