roots reggae



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	A killer dub plate from Wayne Jarrett and material from Mighty Fantells, Barrington Levy and Lone Ranger. Barrington Levy -> A top-class reggae vocalist has lasted almost two decades. Called reggae's 'Mellow Canary' by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he's renowned as the first original singer of the dancehall era, inspiring many imitators en-route. A major force on the dancehall scene. Wayne Jarrett -> Horace Andy imitator Wayne Jarrett can rise to the heights of his model. He has an impressive falsetto complemented by dub. He represents Bronx-style US roots at very near its best. Lone Ranger -> Anthony Waldron, the Lone Ranger, stands out from other pioneer DJs due to his voice, style, and rhythm. Mighty Fantells, Barrington Levy and Lone Ranger. Check them out and listen here>>
	A rare version of Free again and excursions from Keith Hudson and Wambesi each with a murder keyboard cut. Listen here>> Keith Hudson -> A cult figure in the 70s. Under his supervision Ken Boothe, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Big Youth, Delroy Wilson, just to name a few, cut some of their most remarkable tracks, He was both producer and artist based in Jamaica, creating studio invention and a huge range of work.
	Roots heavy duty style featuring an excursion on in-a-dis-a-time: Vinnie Obrian, Vin Gordon, Gregory Isaacs, Mikey Dread, Jerry Baxter, Errol Bellot. Listen here>> Gregory Isaacs -> Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1951. Like many before him, he started his singing career in the early 70's by working with a number of producers and entering various local talent competitions. His early recordings were responsible for the development of his singing style, love ballads with his cool relaxed nasal style. He has a career spanning three decades. Mikey Dread -> AKA Michael Campbell is the innovator of the world's first reggae radio show (JBC-Jamaica 1976-1979). His 20 year career has taken him throughout the world as one of reggaes authentic power talent. His abilities, technical expertise, and unique vocal delivery combine to create a unique sound, his radio show, which became known as "Dread at the Controls," was firmly established as the Number One Radio Show in Jamaica. Errol Bellot -> Errol Bellot came onto the reggae scene in 1981, after the unleashing of the classic British roots anthem ‘Babylon’. He is now with Sirius records, where he worked with Nerious Joseph as a producer.