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The Gladiators, “Father And Sons”
So here is that famous Gladiators album that, for a while, was thought to be possibly their last. Not so: although Albert Griffiths is retiring from the famous group, it is his…
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Anthony B, “Powers Of Creation”
Anthony B. has always released his albums at a less frantic pace than his fellows Sizzla and Capleton. Yet this autumn he treats us to two new albums at once: “Untouchable” and…
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Gregory Isaacs, “Open the door”
The latest addition to the cool ruler's discography, "Open the door" is a reminder that Gregory Isaacs, after more than thirty years of career, is still capable of the most…
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Compilation, “Zenah Music meets Black roots production”
The very active French team at Zenah Music dig a little deeper into the roots groove with a double album, “Zenah Music Meets Black Roots Production“, which brings together…
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Burning Spear, “Live In South Africa 2000”
This is the sixth live album in Burning Spear's long discography. After more than 30 years of career and touring, the old lion has become a specialist in highly professional…
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Earl Sixteen & No More Babylon, “Tour 2004”
A surprising Franco-Jamaican collaboration that works wonderfully! A 2004 tour that will go down in history. A chance to (re)discover quality artists, at the peak of their art…
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Seyni & Yeliba, “N'Tara”
He was seen recently in Paris as part of the "Debout là-dedans" festival last month. Seyni & Yéliba release their new album. On the menu, a skilful blend that has already proved…
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Yahadanai, “One Atonement”
St Croix? This little island in the US Virgin Islands archipelago is starting to get noticed. Some see it as the cradle of a revival of roots that would have left Jamaica… The…
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Compilation, “A Place Called Jamaica part. 2”
After a first, much-noticed instalment on Derrick Harriot's productions, "A Place Called Jamaïca part. 2" turns to the musical heritage of Bunny "Striker" Lee. Less original and…
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Linval Thompson, “Rocking Vibration”
Nice work by Makasound, which lets us (re)discover through this "Rocking Vibration" 17 tracks by Linval Thompson, recorded between 1975 and 1979 at Channel One. One for the…