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Archive of 9/20/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off with a classic from the Gladiators and continues on with that classic feel from artists such as Don Carlos, Horace Andy, Jah Stitch, Max Romeo and Errol Holt.
From there you can hear music from Luciano, Dennis Bovell, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Gregory Isaacs, Ini Kamoze, and Jacob Miller. This week we ride the Don Corleon produced riddim entitled Far Away and also have new music from the likes of Sean Paul, Mighty Mystic and Shaggy, and Althea Hewitt.
This weeks show closes with a walk down memory lane starting off at Studio One with Cornell Campbell, Ken Boothe, and Delroy Wilson and from there we we go Version galore with artists like Phyllis Dillon, Alton Ellis, The Paragons, and Ken Parker all assisted with the help of U Roy.
This weeks Dub Zone features dub shots from The Easy Star All Stars, The Dub Syndicate, Oko Onuara, Burning Babylon, and Michael Rose. Also artists in the zone this week are Ranking Joe, Burning Spear, Sluggy Ranks, and Peter Tosh.
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Archive of 8/16/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean features a high energy roots mix featuring the likes of Barry Brown, Johnny Clarke, Earl Zero, Cocoa Tea, Dennis Brown, and Cornell Campbell with U Roy. New music from Beres Hammond, Mark Wonder, Mungos Hifi and Tarrus Riley are also included. An oldies set featuring Rudy Thomas, The Ethiopians and Winston Francis is in the mix and we also ride the new Reggae Is My Reward Riddim.
This weeks show also features Keith interviewing Etana who phones into the show straight from Kingston Jamaica. Keith and Etana discuss her new cd The Strong One and also talk about her family background along with her sprouting musical career.
This weeks Dub Zone puts a spotlight on the works of the great Augustus Pablo. Also in the Zone this week you can hear music from Rod Taylor, Cutty Ranks, The Immortals, and Jacob Miller.
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Archive of 7/26/08 broadcast
Sounds of the Caribbean returns to its normal time and traditional sound. This week we feature music from Mykal Rose, Dennis Brown, The Mystic Revealers, Midnite and Gregory Isaacs. New music from Rootz Underground, Etana, Tarrus Riley, Dubmatix, and Mavado can also be heard. We continue our look at the music of The High Priest of Reggae Roy Shirley who passed away recently and take a ride on the Chi Chi Bud riddim featruring Terry Linen, Marcia Griffiths, and Freddie McGregor.
This weeks Dub Zone features the music of Carl Patterson and King Tubby, Augustus Clarke, and Leroy Smart.Classic soounds from Jah Stitch, Jackie Mittoo, Black Uhuru are featured as well as new music from McPullish's Back To Mount Zion riddim.
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Archive of the 6/14/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off two Reggae Classics from Third World and Peter Tosh and this weeks show ends with Keith interviewing Groundation lead singer Harrison Stafford. In between artists like Tarrus Riley, Bitty Mclean, Black Uhuru, Pablo Moses, and Gregory Isaacs can be heard. Also in the mix this week are The Breakfast in Bed Riddim and The General Penitentiary Riddim and a dancehall set including Demarco, Beenie Man and Cecile. This weeks shows ends with a music spotlight on the group Groundation and Keith interviewing Harrison Stafford of Groundation in anticipation of Groundations first performance in Philadelphia this coming June 18th.
This weeks Dub Zone features Dubmatix's new cd release entitled Renegade Rocker and also in the Zone this week are extended mixes from Christine Miller, The Twinkle Brothers and Winston Francis.
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Archive of the 5/17/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off with driving roots music from Burning Spear, Ernie Smith, The Twinkle Brothers and new music from Groundation Music. Hot new music from the likes of Richie Spice, Morgan Heritage, Jamelody, Dezarie, Tarrus Riley, and Bitty Mclean is also in the mix this week. We ride classic riddims made famous by Black Uhuru which includes Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and the new General Penitentiary riddim. Also on the riddim tip we ride The Dark Skin Riddim, The Rumors riddim and The hot new Tune In Riddim. A pumping dancehall segment includes music from Sean Paul, Elephant Man & Rihanna, DeMarco, and Wayne Wonder.
This weeks Dub Zone features King Tubby mixed dub shots from some of the best bands in reggae history including The Roots Radics, and The Soul Syndicate. Extended mixes by Johnny Clarke, Michael Palmer and Aswad, Wayne Wade, and Ray Naphtai and Roy Ranking can also be heard.
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Archive of the 4/19/08 broadcast
On this weeks Sounds of the Caribbean you can here new music from Gregory Isaacs with Sly & Robbie, Anthony Cruz, Morgan Heritage, Gyptian, Sean Paul and Mykal Rose along with Damian Marley. Classic shots from Barrington Levy, Ernie Smith, Delroy Wilson, Pluto Shervington, Inner Visions and Winston Francis are also in the mix. The soca tent includes artists such as Peter C Lewis and Shakki.
This weeks Dub Zone features music for people who are celebrating the 4/20 holiday. Smoking vibes from artists like Black Uhuru, Winston Jarrett, Eek A Mouse, The Capital Letters, Sugar Minott and Horace Andy fire up the dub zone this week.
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Archive of the 3/15/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off in high energy style with the likes of Peter Tosh, Ernie Smith, Morgan Heritage and Israel Vibration. That energy carries on through out the program as we get into double plays of Steel Pulse and Ini Kamoze. We also check new music from Wayne Wonder, Etana, Jamelody, and Elijah with Morgan Heritage. We also go back into the past with music from Pat Kelly, Jackie Bernard and Cornel Campbell. Duane Stephenson, Daville, Barrington Levy,Bob Marley & The Wailers and more can also be heard in this weeks mix.
The Dub Zone this week focuses on the heavy weight dub sounds of Jah Warrior, The Vibronics, Jah Shaka, Alpha & Omega, and The Bush Chemists. Also in the Dub Zone this week is Martin Campbell, Prince Alla, Max Romeo, King General, and Midnite.
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Archive of the 2/23/08 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean mixes it up with new music including songs from Junior Kelly & Queen Ifrica doing a duet, Syren Hall, Yaz Alexander, Morgan Heritage and Kevin Lyttle. In the classic mix there is music from Don Carlos, The Gladiators, Ernie Smith, Lyn Tait and The Mighty Diamonds. Music from Lee Scratch Perry's Chicken Scratch is also featured. We also ride the riddims Istanbul and Midnight.
This weeks Dub Zone spotlights the music of Joe Gibbs and also The Mighty Two. Music from Junior Murvin, Trinity, Culture, Jacob Miller, and Cornell Campbell is featured.
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Archive of the 2/2/08 broadcast
This weeks podcast of Sounds of the Caribbean celebrates the birthday of the "Crown Prince Of Reggae" the one and only Dennis Emmanuel Brown. A show entirely dedicated to the music of Dennis Brown.
You will hear the hits like, Revolution, Love Has Found Its Way, Sitting & Watching, and If I had The World. Some less heard Dennis Brown tunes are in the mix as well, like The Cheater, Take A Trip, No More Shall I Roam and Ababajoni.
This weeks Dub Zone also features the music of Dennis Brown including dub shots of Emmanuel, Promised Land, and Tribulation
Happy Birthday Dennis Brown!
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Hosted Sounds of the Caribbean heard each Saturday from 2-6pm in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas from April 1995 playing the best roots and culture, lover's rock, dancehall, and soca music this side of the Caribbean, until March 30, 2013. During this time Sounds of the Caribbean has grown from a local radio show to a worldwide presence, thanks to the Internet. Many artists, producers, distributors, and promoters have supported the show from day one by appearances on the show, providing music for airplay and nuff goodwill over the years.

I am a singer/musician, recording artist (Keith & Tex), and owner of Mixdat Recording Studios. Tex and I have recommitted ourselves to performing live, making new music, and help carry the "rocksteady" banner to a new and younger audience from coast to coast, and around the world.
I moved to Tampa, Florida April 2013 and now hosts the show Reggae Rhapsody on Randy's Reggae Radio every Tuesday between 12 and 2pm est. Tune in at
http://www.Live365.com/stations/vprecords.
You can link me on Twitter:  @mixdat
or by email at:  mixdat@yahoo.com.
You can visit my website at: http://www.soundsofthecaribbean