Militant Roots Pt. 2
More tuff late-70s selections, again many in extended discomix format. The music was changing towards the end of the decade as the new dancehall sound began to emerge though roots & culture still carry the swing. UK-based reggae groups like Aswad & Misty In Roots also gained greater recognition bringing with them a whole different vibe
Free Jah Jah Children!
Continuous mix 2.5 hours
Rewind Show on rastfm.com 21 Feb 2020
Tracks mostly from 1976-80 though 2 or 3 were recorded earlier. Quite a few Joe Gibbs Errol Thompson productions, also some Channel One, Talent Corp, DATC & Rockers Int. releases. Check Ferris Thomas' heartical Set Up Yourself for Gibbs. Original 1978 7'' mix of Bob Marley's Rastaman Live Up.
One time in the 90s I came across a heap of reggae records at a junk shop in Turnpike Lane London. So I made a b-line for a cashpoint and bought up the whole lot: I ended up giving the man £70 for well over 200 70s & 80s lps & 12''. That was a day I'll never forget! Loads of really crucial stuff. Among them was the Ghetto-Ology Dub album JA pressing. I already had the vocal lp so I was made up. But what an organic album sleeve!!
This copy actually has a perfect inaudible scratch on one track that loops the beat and it always took me ages to notice. A visiting friend once noted 'man, that's a really psychedelic dub!' It always caught me out haha...
Fabulous junk shop find! My son now preparing to make room at his home for the albums and singles I bought in the late 70s and early 80s. Priceless. More thanks!
ReplyDeletei bet you got some real gems there... hope he's got space enough ;) is he still working towards that project? its amazing how music helps bring back so many different memories
DeleteHe is..it'll take a while for them to raise the funding to be confident to make a proper start. I'd like to put him in touch at some point if you'd be happy with that - you'll have connections as well as immense knowledge that could be helpful.
ReplyDeleteof course! you got my mail? siamrootsical@gmail.com drop me a quick hello to make the link. whatsapp's cool too though i'm not putting my number up on here i'll pass it to you via email.
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