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Sound Dimension, “Mojo Rocksteady Beat”
Soul Jazz is indulging itself with the Studio One catalogue, taken over from Coxsone Dodd, who was a big fan of the London label's jazz compilations. After thematic compilations…
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Little John, “Ghetto Youth”
Recently launched by VP Records (news of 21/12/2007), the 17 North Parade label is dedicated to reissues from the prestigious Randy's Studio catalogue. This new label itself…
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The Mighty Diamonds, “Inna de Yard”
There is no need to introduce the 'Inna De Yard' concept from the French label Makasound, since this is already the eighth album in the collection. After the Viceroys, it is the…
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Smoof, “Travel in Music”
They say they are influenced by Janis Joplin, the Beatles and Bob Marley all at once: an anchoring in pop rock culture that is rather rare on the French scene, where reggae is…
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Bernard Lavilliers, “Samedi soir à Beyrouth”
Listening to a Bernard Lavilliers album means accepting a journey. Four years after his Carnets de Bord, in which the Ivorian Rasta Tiken Jah Fakoly and Cesaria Evora, Cape…
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The Gladiators, “Studio One singles”
Already released by the Sankofa Blackstar label in 2005 (with an identical tracklisting), the Gladiators' Studio One singles are this time getting a release on Heartbeat, the…
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The Abyssinians, “Satta Massagana Deluxe Edition”
Less well known to the general public than Israel Vibration or The Gladiators, The Abyssinians are one of those vocal trios who left their mark on the history of roots reggae…
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Omar Perry, “Man free”
It is not easy being the son of a living legend like Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Despite being forty years old and having had various adventures in Jamaica, Africa and Belgium, Omar…
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Midnite, “Infinite quality”
The enthusiasm surrounding the music of St Croix has borne fruit: island productions now enjoy international reach. In France, Soul Village is responsible for bringing back the…
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Various Artists, “Treasure Isle - Duke Reid's legacy”
A book to listen to, or a record to read, take your pick: in its little booklet, this four-disc box set tells us the story of reggae. By concentrating on Duke Reid's Treasure…
