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Archive of 7/11/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off with the classic roots sounds of Junior Ross, Junior Murvin and Jacob Miller and also revisits past hits from Bushman and Jah Cure. Other highlights this week include music from The Twinkle Brothers, Michael Rose, Pat Kelly, Cornell Cambell, Keith & Tex, The Heptones, and Gregory Isaacs. We ride the riddims Fitness, Dubwise, and the brand new Sweet Riddim from VP records. You will also hear new music from Beres Hammond, Queen Ifrica, Wayne Wonder, and Laden. Also this week Zema calls into the show and discusses her work with The Gladiators, her new cd entitled Jubilee, and her feelings on the condition of reggae music today.
This weeks Dub Zone features dubs from The Ja Man All Stars, Bebo In Dub, 10 ft. Ganja Plant, The Wailing Souls, and Prince Fatty. You will also hear extended mixes from Well Pleased and Satisfied with Errol Brown, Dennis Brown with Niney the Observer, Luciano with Mafia & Fluxy, Midnite, and the classic song John Law featuring Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, and Ninja Man.
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Archive of 6/20/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off with classics from the likes of Peter Broggs, Junior Murvin, Hugh Mundell, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Dennis Brown, and continues on with music from Brigadier Jerry, The Heptones, and Cocoa Tea. On the new music front this week you will hear selections from Sylford Walker, Zema with The Gladiators Band, Glenn Washington, Jah Cure, Etana, Tarrus Riley with Konshens, and the artist Kabbalist teaming up with Gregory Isaacs on a remix of the classic Rumors riddim. Phillip "Grasshopper" Pickering the lead guitar player and co-lead singer of the band Inner Visions checks in on the telephone and discusses the latest runnings of the band and you will also hear a double play of music from Queen Ifrica's new cd Montego Bay.
This weeks Dub Zone features dubs from The Mighty Two, Joe Gibbs and the Professionals, Rico Rodriguez, Clinton Fearon, and Mikey Dread. You will hear extended mixes from Shorty The President, Tony Roots with The Bush Chemists, Linton Kwesi Johnson, and Israel Vibration.
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Archive of 5/30/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off with three of the biggest names in Reggae music history, Dennis Brown, Burning Spear and Bunny Wailer. The show carries on with the likes of Barrington Levy, Clinton Fearon, Black Uhuru, Cherine Anderson, Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Bushman. You will hear new music from Sizzla, Bitty McLean, Laden, Jah Cure and several tracks from Zema's new cd Jubilee which features the Gladiators. This week we ride The Changes Riddim, The Joe Keyz Riddim and revisit The Automatic Riddim. Also in the mix this week is a medley of music from Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer.
This week Dub Zone features dub shots from Jah Berry, The Roots Radics with King Tubby, Ranking Joe, The Ja Man All Stars, and Dubmatix. You will also hear extended dub mixes from Don Carlos, Tony Roots, Earl Sixteen, and Barry Brown.
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Archive of 4/25/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean broadcast starts out with a block of Tarrus Riley music and continues on with classic sounds from Cornell Campbell, Stranger Cole with Lynn Tait, and Sylford Walker. This week you will hear new music from legendary singers Pat Kelly, Calton Coffie, and Bunny Brown. New music from Sizzla, Jah Cure, Bitty McLean, Andrew Diamond, and Chaka Demus is also featured. We also go old school with the likes of Nora Dean and Shorty The President. On the dancehall tip music from Mavado, Sean Paul and Wayne Wonder can be heard. Also this week Keith Interviews Althea Hewitt live and direct from VP records in New York in a podcast broadcast exclusive.
This weeks Dub Zone features dub shots from The Abyssinians, Inner Circle, Jimmy Radway and the Fe Mi Time All Stars, Michael Rose, Jah Warrior, and new music from Manwel T and Mind's eye Dub. Also in the zone this week you will hear extended mixes from Ini Kamoze and Eek A Mouse and we also feature a double play from the group Inner Visions.
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Archive of 3/28/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean finds Selecta Jerry at the controls as Keith is on holiday.
Highlights from this week include new music from Anthony B, Daweh Congo, Queen Ifrica, Jah Cure, Black Judah, Courtney John, and the Morgan family's solo works including songs from Gramps Morgan, Mojo Morgan, and Peter Morgan. You will also hear classic selections from Peter Tosh, Sanchez, Peter Broggs, Freddie McGregor, Michael Prophet, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, and Freddie McKay. Also in the mix this week are classic riddims like the Peenie Peenie riddim, The Golden Hen riddim and the Hard Drugs riddim.
This weeks Dub Zone is a mix of old and new including music from Tommy McCook, King Tubby, The Roots Radics, Dubmatix, and the Vibronics featuring Macka B. You will also hear extended mixes from Fabian, Ava Leigh, Judy Mowatt, and Jimmy Riley
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Archive of 2/28/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean is back to its regular show length and features. This week we kick things off with some heavyweight roots selections from Peter Broggs, The Twinkle Brothers, and Pablo Moses. The show continues on with the likes of Peter Tosh, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bunny Brown and Earl Sixteen. You will hear new music from Queen Ifrica, Daville, Mighty Mystic, and Natural Black. This week you will also hear the heavy roots riddim entitled The Ministerio Del Dub Riddim and music from Bitty McClean, Third World, Keith & Tex feat Shabba Ranks, Tarrus Riley, Etana with Alborosie, and LUST.
In the Dub Zone this week you will hear dubs from Errol Brown, Tommy McCook, Niney The Observer, and Burning Spear. Also in the zone this week are extended mixes from The Abyssininans, Freddie McGregor, Asher & Trimble, and Prince Fatty.
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Archive of 1/10/09 broadcast
This weeks high energy edition of Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off with music from Yabby You and King Tubby and carries on with classic tunes from Barrington Levy, Israel Vibration, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru & Trinity, Garnett Silk, Peter Broggs and Ronnie Davis. We ride the August Town Riddim with Duane Stephenson, Tarrus Riley, and Mikey Spice. New music from Yaz Alexander can be heard and we round out the show with an oldies set featuring The Heptones, Slim Smith, Ken Parker, The Bassies, and John Holt.
This weeks Dub Zone features dub shots from Johnny Moore, Sir Larsi I, Ghetto Priest, and The Abassi All Stars. You will also hear extended mixes from Earl 16, Badoo and King Tubby, and a double play of music from The Mad Professor featuring U Roy and Tippa Irie
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Archive of 12/27/08 broadcast
The last Sounds of the Caribbean broadcast of 2008 rings out the year in a classic roots style from years past.
You will hear songs from artists such as The Meditations, The Viceroys, Culture, The Wailing Souls, Sylford Walker, Ronnie Davis, Black Uhuru, Earth & Stone, Slim Smith, Gregory Isaacs, Ernest Wilson, KC White and a whole heap more of essential roots reggae music. This week you will also hear music from Anthony John, Kardinal Offishall and John Legend featuring Buju Banton.
This weeks Dub Zone features dubs from Michael Rose, The Mad Professor, and Earl 16 with Jah Warrior.
You will also hear extended mixes from Burning Spear, The Maytones and Max Edwards.
Happy New Year!

Archive of 11/15/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off in classic style and follows suit throughout the program.
Kicking off this weeks show is Peter Tosh, Ernie Smith, The Itals, and Bob Marley. The show carries on with the likes of Don Carlos, Cocoa Tea, Mutabaruka, Freddie McGregor, Ini Kamoze, Gregory Isaacs, and The Twinkle Brothers.
This week you will hear new music from Beres Hammond, Mikey Spice, and Clinark featuring Richie Spice. We also spotlight the new releases Freddie McGregor Sings Jamaican Classics and Greensleeves Reggae's Biggest One Drop Anthems 2008. You will also hear contemporary artists like Ras Shiloh, Etana, Althea Hewitt, Dezarie, Tarrus Riley and Heavy D
This weeks Dub Zone features Dub Shots from Scientist, The Roots Radics, King Tubby, and Sugar Minott. Also included in the Zone this week are the likes of Rico Rodriguez, Burning Spear, Johnny Clarke, Barry Brown with Trinity and Nicodemus
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Archive of 10/18/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean continues a further look into the new Power House Selectors Choice George Phang series from 17 North Parade with music from Frankie Paul, Sugar Minott, Toyan, Michael Palmer and Leroy Smart. Also this week we ride the Love Potion Riddim and the Far Away Riddim. Listen for classics from Jacob Miller, Augustus Pablo, Don Carlos, Steel Pulse, The Abyssinians, and Bob Marley.
A cool lovers rock set is also featured including the likes of Tarrus Riley, Etana, Althea Hewitt, and Daville.
This weeks Dub Zone spotlights the works of Peter Broggs. You can hear Peter Broggs music like International Farmer and Jah Jah Voice is Calling to newer things like Peters works with Jah Warrior and the great music from the Igzabihir Yakal album. Also in this weeks Dub Zone music from UB40, The Meditations, Pablo Moses, and Cultural Roots can be heard.
Enjoy!