The Heptones are one of the most influential reggae groups, being one of the main bands responsible for the shift in Jamaican music from Rocksteady and 1st wave Ska into reggae. “Mistry (Mystery) Babylon came a good deal after that, in the late 70s. It came about as a result of the groups successful collaborations…
07/12/2018: “Catch The Feeling (feat Judy Obeya) (Tuff Jam Dub)” by Banana Republic
Tuff Jam was a U.K. Garage duo formed of Matt “Jam” Lamont and Karl “Tuff Enuff” Brown. They were instrumental in the formation of U.K….
06/12/2018: “Once” by Pearl Jam
“Once” was originally written as part of a trilogy of songs telling the story of a troubled man. Specifically, “Once” tells the story of the…
05/12/2018: “Places & Spaces” by Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd (full name Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II) is one of those artists that, without their work, much of the music today we listen to…
04/12/2018: “Electricity” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band
Captain Beefheart (real name Don Van Vliet) and His Magic Band (various line ups throughout the years due to his nuttiness and difficult personality) influenced…
03/12/2018: “Love & Unity” by Michael Prophet
Michael Prophet unfortunately passed away from cancer in December 2017. His legacy is tremendous. One of his best tracks, although not his biggest hit, is…
02/12/2018: “Gymnopédies No. 1” by Erik Satie
The Gymnopedies, of which there are three, can be viewed as being pop songs. Not because they are; they are undoubtedly Classical pieces. But they…
01/12/2018: “Asante Kwa Wazazi” by George Mukabi
You don’t need an orchestra to make beautiful songs. Sometimes simplicity is the best. George Mukabi, from Kenya, played guitar in a way that combined…
30/11/2018: “Electric Counterpoint” by Steve Reich
Minimalist music was a polarising movement at the time of its creation, but has since gained a measure of acceptance in the classical music world….
29/11/2018: “Ageispolis” by Aphex Twin
Today I will examine another of Richard D James’ weird and wonderful creations. Anyone familiar with Aphex will know that this is a very easy…