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Classic Reggae, Roots, Ska and Dub - It's a lot more than just Bob Marley

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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:08 PM
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Hey


i'm a big lover of Jamaican music from the 60's and 70's in particular, and when you talk to others (non reggae-heads) about this Bob Marley always comes up.
Now thats no surprise, he left an amazing legacy and richly deserves his status... however i cant help thinking it sometimes gets in the way of folk exploring other artists from an incredible tradition (especially being from such a small island)... i'd like to share a few of my favourites, please do like wise folks!


The Mighty Upsetter, Lee Scratch Perry, simply the greatest in my opinion - pioneer and jester, prolific and brilliant which ever side of the mixing desk he was:





The Congos - their "heart of the Congos" album is one of the sweetest things i ever heard:



Eric Donaldson, maybe my favourite vocalist of all time



and then the classic riddims..foundation stones

like Satta



and Java (Impact All-Stars version)



Too many to include, and of course many mighty greats are missed out - please add



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:25 PM
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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:25 PM
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Like yourself i was well into Jamaican music in the 60's and early 70's ( me being a skinhead lol)

Here is one of my faves :-




posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:29 PM
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A small list to add to yours as well.

Admiral Tibet, Berry Levington, Big Mountain Big Youth, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Culture, Dandy Livingstone, Gregory Issacs, Inner Circle, Jacob Miller, Jimmy Cliff, The Melodians, Peter Tosh, Pioneers, Steel Pulse, Third World, Toots, The Wailers (After Bobs Death). I guess ill end on that one. Thats what come to mind as i typed.






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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:33 PM
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For all you lovers out there, do you remember this:-




posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:38 PM
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Thanks for the replies all


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bong biddy bing!

The Mouse! nuff said


can i post this one? it's the obvious one in a way but a timeless classic



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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:41 PM
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Toots is beyond legendary... i saw him (them) live about 8 years ago, he still had the amazing voice and presence. awesome



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:42 PM
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Your re-kindling my youth


Remember this:-




posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:42 PM
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RASpect man....Allow me to add Mr Faboulous Nochilous,Mr likkle man father Demus


Mr Nicodemus
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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:43 PM
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raaaasssclaaaat my yout,One of Eek-a-mouse best tube



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:48 PM
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I can't believe this. I have just found the first reggae record i ever bought on You Tube

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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by Pegasus2000
A small list to add to yours as well.

Admiral Tibet, Berry Levington, Big Mountain Big Youth, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Bunny Wailer, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Culture, Dandy Livingstone, Gregory Issacs, Inner Circle, Jacob Miller, Jimmy Cliff, The Melodians, Peter Tosh, Pioneers, Steel Pulse, Third World, Toots, The Wailers (After Bobs Death). I guess ill end on that one. Thats what come to mind as i typed.






Well if you dont mind adding Super Cat,Nicodemus,admiral bailey,josey wales,anything that came out of KING JAMMY'S Studio,CREATION,OR KILL-A-MAN JARO.......lol i jnow its more Ragga than Reggae but that ragga have nothing to do with today's dancehall #ery



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:49 PM
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One last link before i head out.

I couldn't resist.





and one Jacob Miller


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ok one final one


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posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 07:51 PM
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ok, the slickers had me rocking, but the night doctor is one of the upsetters best by far - an outrageous tune!

so glad i made this thread!



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 08:04 PM
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oh man you have a man going crazy here with EARLY B,U ROY,BURRO BANTON,LITTLE JOHN,PAPA SAN,DIRTSMAN....you woke up something powerful man....wish i could give more than 1 flag



posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 08:07 PM
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I am away to bed but here is one of my fave's i will leave you with




posted on Mar, 23 2013 @ 08:32 PM
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Heres a little something







posted on Mar, 24 2013 @ 01:21 AM
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Sweet friend, seeing this thread bring alot of joy in my heart. It is a pitty we don't hear music like this more often. Thank you



posted on Mar, 24 2013 @ 01:49 AM
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Great thread, love reggae and ska.










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posted on Mar, 24 2013 @ 10:12 AM
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lets hear it for the toasters!

Doctor Alimantado..(proper hard to choose a track for this one)


U-Roy (Jah Son of Africa is one of Reggae's greatest albums if you ask me)


and the voice of thunder...

Prince Far-I, this one is particular is immortal - Deck of Cards


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