Thursday, February 28, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Reel People Muzic
TAPE CASSETTES
If you're a fan and collector of the good old reliable tape format then here's a new website
just launched that features a bookcase load of underground reggae & dub tape offerings
The site is split into 4 sections
Smash N Grab tape releases
Springline Records tape releases
Roots Lab Intl tape releases
RPM Mixtapes
All the tapes being showcased have been lovingly put together at SpringlineJamaica HQ in France
and are taped direct from master CDr one by one (not taped to taped)
On view represents hundreds of hours of doing.
Plenty more to come I'm told.
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Keith Hudson - Torch Of Freedom
Hot Milk is a new label dedicated to re-issuing lost and hard to find roots reggae, dub and dancehall albums from the golden age of Jamaican music. Hudson was famous for his productions for reggae greats such as U Roy (Dynamic Fashion Way), Big Youth (S.90 Skank) and Dennis Alcapone (Spanish Amigo) before moving on to concentrate on his own singing. What followed was a ground breaking and completely unique body of work that was arguably never bettered by any reggae producer.
"Torch of Freedom" is one more missing piece of the Keith Hudson discography that has gained a large following and re-issues treatment in the last few years after being out of print for so long. "Torch Of Freedom" fits neatly besides Keith Hudson's other classic albums such as "Pick A Dub", "Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood" and "Playing It Cool, Playing It Right “and shows the unique sound and vision of what Hudson's work as an artist and producer was all about.
Read more about it at.....
Friday, February 8, 2013
THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL 2013
The London Intl Ska Festival celebrates it's 25th Anniversary with a return to the capital this Easter - Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st March 2013. 50 acts from around the world will be appearing across 12 sensational events housed in famed and iconic London venues including; 100 Club, Jazz Cafe, Dingwalls, The Garage, Islington Metal Works, Dixie Queen paddle steamer, The Dublin Castle and an additional preview event at the Victoria & Albert Museum on Friday 22 March 2013.
Headline acts include, on Thursday 28 March, the legendary trombonist, member of The Specials and Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra - Rico Rodriguez MBE performing his classic 1976 Man From Wareika album. Rodriguez's historic performance will be followed by The Specials/2 Tone founder Jerry Dammers (DJ set) spinning Jamaican Ska & Reggae all happening at the Jazz Cafe. Good Friday 29th March hosts a Studio One Thames Cruise starring BB Seaton founder of rocksteady sensation The Gaylads, Owen Grey (one of the first artists on Studio One Rcds and also Island Records) and Vin Gordon aka Don Drummond Jnr, whilst on Saturday 30th March the festival moves to Oxford Street's 100 Club and stars singer of the 1971 global smash hit Montego Bay - Freddie Notes. Day 4 of the festival, Easter Sunday 31st March, see's the return of Jamaican superstar Ken Boothe, famed for his 1974 number 1 hit 'Everything I Own',
Other highlights throughout the 4 days include; two exclusive comeback shows from Pama International (their first London show in 2 years) and 100 Men starring Mik Whitnall from Babyshambles (their first in 2 decades) and an International Ska Revue at The Garage in Islington on Good Friday 29 March 2013 with 7 acts; the superb indie, ska, pop of Razika from Norway, who have just gone in their national album charts at number 4, Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra from Hungary, Mr. T Bone & the Young Lions from Italy, Bombskare from Scotland and fresh from supports with Madness London's brightest new hopes Buster Shuffle headline.
In addition to the Studio One Thames Cruise, the festival also launches several other new events including the inaugural year of The UK Sound System Conference all-nighter as a tribute to the late great Duke Vin. Vin aka The Tickler was the first Jamaican sound system to operator in England having stowed away on a ship from Jamaica in the 1950's! The night boasts an awesome line-up of legendary selectors representing some of the UK's greatest Sounds; Metro with Eddie Regal (Metro Downbeat), Gladdy Wax (Gladdy Wax Sound System), Ras Digby (Sir Jessus Sound System), Jumbo (Java Hi-Power) plus the Tighten Up Crew and in room two Mungos Hi Fi & Wrongtom.
Easter Sunday see's all roads lead to Camden Town, an area steeped in Ska, Reggae and 2 Tone history, with two daytime events; Do The Dog zine, the world's longest running ska publication now into it's 24th year, host their label special at Madness' old stomping ground Camden's Dublin Castle, whilst Dingwalls on Camden Lock host the festivals 'Sunday Social' - a free event featuring a record fair, book signings, boss DJs and exhibitions. The whole festival wraps up after Ken Boothe's performance with the 2 Tone Disco starring Rhoda Dakar from The Bodysnatchers and Special AKA.
From its birth in Jamaica, Ska has come a long way - morphing and inspiring every generation and reaching all corners of the world. The festival showcases all Ska has to offer from its roots in rhythm and blues, mento and calypso, to the Jamaican originators, the progression through rocksteady and reggae, 2 Tone, ska-punk and right up-to-date with 21st century sounds. Originally launched in 1988, The London International Ska Festival proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary and the wonderful world of Ska in all its irrepressible guises.
Tickets on sale now at www.londoninternationalskafestival.co.uk/tickets
THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL 2013
Complete line up/schedule:
Opening party - full details to follow
FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2013
THE LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY- 6.30-9.30pm
GLADDY WAX, TIGHTEN UP CREW & STEVE RICE (DOWNBEAT MELODY)
at The V&A Museum - Grand Entrance, Cromwell Rd London SW7 2RL.
Free. Kids welcome.
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Easter Weekend
LISF DAY 1 - THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2013
Evening show - 7pm-11pm
RICO RODRIGUEZ performing Man From Wareika
THE SIDEWALK DOCTORS
DJ DAVID KATZ
at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1
Clubnight - 11pm-2am
founder of The Specials & 2 Tone Records
JERRY DAMMERS DJ set only
spinning Jamaican Ska & Reggae
at The Jazz Cafe, Parkway, Camden, London NW1
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LISF DAY 2 - GOOD FRIDAY - 29 MARCH 2013
Daytime - Studio One Thames Cruise - 12.30-4.30pm
BB SEATON (The Gaylads/Bibby & The Astronauts)
OWEN GRAY (one of Studio One's first artists)
VIN GORDON aka DON DRUMMOND JNR
DJ CHRIS PECKINGS (Peckings Studio1)
TRUE IDENTITY
MADDY CARTY
onboard The Dixie Queen, Tower Hill, Thames.
Evening show - 7pm - 11pm
BUSTER SHUFFLE
PANNONIA ALLSTARS SKA ORCHESTRA (Hungary)
ED ROME
MR T BONE & THE YOUNG LIONS (Italy)
BOMBSKARE (Scotland)
RAZIKA (Norway)
DJ LITTLE DIANE (ACE CAFE)
at The Garage, Highbury Corner, London N5.
Clubnights - 11pm-4am
Rm.1 - SKYLARKIN SOUND SYSTEM w. DJ DEREK & COUNT SKYLARKIN plus PAMA INTERNATIONAL
Rm.2 - CELLOS COAST TO COAST w. DJ CELLO & KRIS TEBBUTT (Reggae Jeggae)
at The Garage, Highbury Corner, Islington
(opp. Highbury & Islington tube)
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LISF DAY 3 - SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2013
Evening show - 7pm-11pm
Trojan Explosion
FREDDIE NOTES (Trojan Rcds/Montego Bay)
INTENSIFIED
THE UPSESSIONS (Netherlands)
DJ PHIL BUSH - SOUNDS & PRESSURE
& more tba
at The 100 Club, 100 Oxford St, London W1
All-nighter - 10pm-6am
TRIBUTE TO DUKE VIN:
THE LISF UK SOUND SYSTEM CONFERENCE 2013
Sponsored by www.lionvibes.com Reggae Vinyl Heaven
- The Sound System Room
METRO & EDDIE REGAL (Metro Sound)
GLADDY WAX
RAS DIGBY (Sir Jessus Sound)
JUMBO (Java Hi-Power)
TIGHTEN UP CREW w. CHAMPIAN (Jamdown Rockers)
- Room 2
MUNGOS HI FI
WRONG TOM
at Islington Metal Works, Torrens St, Islington N1
(behind Angel tube station)
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LISF DAY 4 - EASTER SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2013
Daytime - Midday - 5pm - free
LONDON INTL SKA FESTIVAL SUNDAY SOCIAL ft. David Hill & Oxman
plus record fair, exhibitions, book signings & more incl:
DAVID KATZ - A SOLID FOUNDATION book signing
at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1
Daytime - 2pm-6pm
DO THE DOG SPECIAL
CARTOON VIOLENCE (offical album launch party)
THE SPLITTERS
ROBB BLAKE (from Whitmore)
at The Dublin Castle, Parkway, Camden, London NW1
Evening - 7pm-11pm
KEN BOOTHE
100 MEN starring Mik Whitnall
POTATO 5 DJ set
at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1
Closing party 11pm-2am
2 TONE DISCO - The Sounds of 79
RHODA DAKAR (THE BODYSNATCHERS/SPECIAL AKA)
TIME TUNNEL
at Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London NW1
For uptodate info and tickets go to
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Tena Stelin - Embark On A Journey
Tena Stelin takes his name from the Amharic language of Ethiopia, which, translated, means ‘greetings’. He began his career in the late 80s as a UK-based vocalist with the Conscious Sounds label and initially enjoyed a roots hit with ‘Can’t Touch Jah’. Much of the recording for the Conscious Sounds collective’s output took place at the Manasseh studio run by sound system operator Nick Manasseh. The UK roots scene enjoys a cult following, with releases appearing on cassette corresponding with African rather than reggae recordings. In 1990 DJ Joey Jay, widely acknowledged as a pioneer of UK roots, began transmitting the sound legally with Nick Manasseh across London when the radio station Kiss FM was granted a broadcasting licence. This resulted in wider exposure for Stelin, along with other notable performers, including Devon Russell and Sound Iration. In 1989 Stelin had recorded ‘Give Thanks And Praise’ and ‘King Of Kings Parts One And Two’ with Sound Iration. Stelin’s producer, Dougie Wardrop, employed a session band known as Centry who enjoyed several hits, including ‘Stepping Time’ and ‘Thunder Mountain’. The release of début album "Wicked Invention" was received with rave reviews, though in 1990 the roots revival was still impending. Since then he has brought us the albums such as "Sun And Moon" (1992), "Take A Look At The World" (1994), "The Order" (1998) and "Unknown Legends" (2008), he is now back with "Embark On A Journey" which you can read more about at......
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The British Reggae Industry Awards
The 2013 British Reggae Industry Awards
(B.R.I.A) are to take place at the Indigo 02 Arena, London on Thursday, February
21st.
First established in 1981 these awards have
been used to acknowledge British artists for their dedication to reggae music.
During that time the British public’s love of reggae has unfortunately
diminished but with new and exciting music styles like dubstep and artists
like Hollie Cook revitalizing peoples interest in reggae it is hoped that this recognized
event will help and encourage the development of reggae music amongst the
younger generation.
There will be a host of live performances
on the night from artists’ such as Little Roy, Tippa Irie, Lovella Ellis,
Buckey Ranks, Skibu, Michael Gordon, Miss Kjah, Mr Jimmy London, and all the
way from Scotland a reggae lovers rock band called The iFoundation.
If you would like to go along and show your
support for British Reggae tickets are available from the Ticketmaster website
or visit the British Reggae Industry Awards site at www.britishreggaeawards.co.uk/
for more information and to view a comprehensive list of ticket outlets.
Mooji's "Reggae-Satsang"
The Jamaican born spiritual guide in the Hindu-tradition of
Advaita, Mooji has once again teamed up with Jonahgold of Goldheart Music to bring
us another 13-track album full of
meditive vibes “Reggae-Satsang”.
As with his previous release “Dub- Satsang”, from late 2011,
his soothing spoken words are laid over music by Jonahgold, which this time has
been especially composed around them, rather than riding on riddims from his
back catalogue and according to the artist/producer makes it “more reggae than straight dub”.
The message is again a spiritual one about finding
inner peace and can be downloaded free or streamed from Soundcloud.
Please visit www.mooji.org
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
* Satsang (Sanskrit sat = true, sanga = company) is in
Indian philosophy that involves (1) the company of the "highest
truth," (2) the company of a guru, or (3) company with an assembly of
persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the truth.[1] This typically
involves listening to or reading scriptures, reflecting on, discussing and
assimilating their meaning, meditating on the source of these words, and
bringing their meaning into one’s daily life.
Sleepy Time Ghost - Youthman Riddim [Unit 137]
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As we head in to 2013 Unit 137 are proud to present this full length release from Sleepy Time Ghost. Having appeared on remix duty on each Unit 137 release to date they thought it was time Sleepy made his début with this assured roots riddim alongside the notorious Ras Demo [A.K.A Demolition Man] and Lionpulse, an up and coming sound-system from Bristol.
Alongside the outstanding original is a Dub from Joe Ariwa, head honcho at the foundational Ariwa Studio, alongside his father, Mad Professor. Hylu & Jago also return with a driving Steppas remix, bringing a new energy to Lionpulse’s vocal version. The release will be available on heavyweight 12” vinyl & digital this month.
Reggae Roast Jamdown 5th Birthday
When? Saturday 9th February from 9pm - 5am
Where? Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AY
Rinse FM’s ‘The Heatwave’ joins Reggae Roast for the next instalment of London’s Number 1 Reggae event
After a massive year for the Reggae Roast they are back inna Brixton to mash up Plan B yet again! They have enlisted the services of everyone’s favourite UK Bashment sound, ‘The Heatwave’ and 1Xtra’s Dancehall specialist, Chris Goldfinger, to lend a hand in their 5th Birthday celebration!
Reggae Roast Jamdown sessions have become well established in the capital for showcasing some of the toppa top Artists & Soundsystems from JA to UK always backed by Plan B’s Funktion One Soundsystem and extra Noise Control Audio bass bins to ensure you feel the riddim inna yuh ches! Added to that they will have Wray & Nephews providing the cocktails inna Caribbean style & fashion the way only they can.
***Free Illustrated People/Reggae Roast T-Shirt + Free Drink for first 50 people through the Door***
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