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Europe
Various Artists
Dawning of a New Era: The Roots of Skinhead Reggae Trojan By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Junior Delgado
Son Of Slaves Trojan By Matt Scheiner [
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Europe
Bernando Sassetti Trio2
Ascent Clean Feed By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Dub Trio
New Heavy ROIR 8298 By Matt Scheiner [
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World News
Live Concert Review: Richie Spice At S.O.B.'s
The Reggae hitmaker, backed the New Kingston Band, brought his unique energy to S.O.B.'s for a short set on April 17, 2007. By Matt Scheiner [
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World News
Live Review: Buju Banton At The Theater
Buju Banton was joined by Shabba Ranks and Lady Saw at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 6. By Matt Scheiner [
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World News
Stephen And Damian Marley Play New York City
Two sons of late reggae singer Bob Marley played at the Nokia Theater in New York City on May 11. By Matt Scheiner [
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Europe
Internationals
Wonders Of The World Petrol By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Kobo Town
Independence By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Horace Andy
Natty Dread A Weh She Want Trojan By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Turbulence
Do Good Minor7Flat5 Records By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Various Artists
Studio One Groups Soul Jazz Records By Matt Scheiner [
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Zulu
The Dark—Riddim Killah Perception 2020 By Matt Scheiner [
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World Music Features
Yabby You
Yabby You (aka Vivian Jackson), the hitmaker and producer known for his 1972 single “Conquering Lion” speaks in warbled patois from his Jamaican homeland, adding to the musician’s wizened mystique. Despite his physical pitfalls, he’s still able to perform three to four times a year. By Matt Scheiner [
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World Music Features
Abdul Bockarie
While Bockarie had always been influenced by the message and lyrics of reggae, he didn’t start singing it until he went to Jamaica, and up until then his only musical experience was singing karaoke in Africa. But he believes the link between Africa and Jamaica is unbreakable. By Matt Scheiner [
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World Music Features
Richie Spice
Born Richell Bonner in St. Andrew in 1971, Spice has been aggressively pursuing his musical career since 1994, and has wowed critics with a distinctive singing voice teetering toward pop-friendliness. By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Busy Signal
Step Out Greensleeves Records By Matt Scheiner [
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Reggae & Caribbean
Morgan Heritage
Live…Another Rockaz Moment VP By Matt Scheiner [
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Various Artists
Life Goes In Circles: Sounds From The Talent Corporation 1974-1979 Pressure Sounds By Matt Scheiner [
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World Music Features
Reggae/Dancehall
In 2004, the U.K.-based gay and lesbian rights group OutRage! initiated the Stop Murder Music campaign, waging war against dancehall artists that encourage hatred and violence toward gays and lesbians. The campaign targeted Buju Banton (pictured), Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Capleton, Elephant Man, Sizzla, TOK and Vybz Kartel. By Matt Scheiner [
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