As with many older roots reggae songs, it can be hard to pin down a song’s exact origin. “African Child”, sometimes spelt “An African Child”…
Tag: Jamaica
28/02/2021: “Caution” by Bob Marley
Released as a single in 1971 with “Stop The Train”, this lesser known cut also appeared on The Best Of The Wailers. Despite the name, that isn’t a compilation,…
19/02/2021: “Violence In The Street” by Julian Marley featuring Damian Marley
It’s well known that many of Bob Marley’s children and grandchildren are musically gifted. Damian Marley is perhaps the most successful in his own right….
12/02/2021: “Away With Your Fussing And Fighting” by Junior Delgado
“How can we have some fun? When rebel a buss dem gun?” 70s Jamaica was often a conflict ridden place. But people were just trying…
07/02/2021: “Zion We Want To Go” by Sons Of Negus Churchical Host
Sons of Negus is a group led by Ras Michael. Many of the big acts from Jamaica such as Bob Marley were devoutly Rastafari. But…
29/01/2021: “Satisfy My Soul” by Bob Marley
Out of a long and distinguished body of work, this remains one of Bob Marley’s most enduring songs. It’s obvious from the lyrics that the…
15/01/2021: “Love Has Found Its Way” by Dennis Brown
Even Bob Marley regarded Dennis Brown as his favourite Reggae singer. And what a career… Dennis Brown, mirroring the development of Reggae music as a…
08/01/2021: “Sycamore Tree” by Lady Saw
Dancehall has often been a male dominated scene. That’s starting to change in a big way now, with many of the biggest stars now being…
04/01/2021: “Columbus” by Burning Spear
This is roots reggae at its absolute best. The lyrics are powerful and challenge the common conception that Christopher Columbus was some kind of hero….
26/12/2020: “Rude Boy” by Johnny Osbourne
Johnny Osbourne made the transition from old school roots to 90s dancehall very smoothly. Listen to this 1987 banger and you can see why. He’s…