Archive of 1/23/10 broadcast
On This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean Keith Rowe takes you on a walk down memory lane with his tribute to the great reggae musician Lynn Taitt. Lynn Taitt (6/22/34-1/20/10) passed away this past week in Montreal Canada. Lynn Taitt was an arranger, pannist, and guitarist and wrote his own music. Taitt also played Piano and keyboard. Taitt himself had very few recordings but his works with other musicians estimated to be near a thousand will live on forever. This week you will hear classic tunes from the great Rock steady era from the likes of Hopeton Lewis, The Tennors, Stranger Cole, The Heptones, Bob Marley, Rudy Mills, Johnny Nash, The Paragos, The Skatalites, Ken Boothe, and Roy Shirley. Lynn Taitt also played on all of Keith's Keith & Tex classics and of course they are featured as well, along with Keith telling of what it was like back in the day to be recording with an artist like Lynn Taitt.
This weeks Dub Zone which steps away from the Lynn Taitt tribute features dubs from Pablo Gad, UB40, Ini Kamoze, and Dub Syndicate. You will also hear extended mixes from Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy, and Anthony Red Rose.
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Archive of 1/2/10 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean rings in the new year with a high energy, fast paced show featuring a whole heap of riddims like Twilight Circus's Thanks & Praises riddim, and The Swing Easy Riddim from the Penthouse label featuring Spragga Benz, and Mr. Easy. Mafia & Fluxy's Zion Riddim is featured with songs by Capelton, Tony Rebel, and Turbulence. You will also hear songs on the The Ministerio Del Dub Riddim and The General Key Riddim featuring the likes of Junior Kelly, Tippa Irie, and Queen Ifrica. We wrap up the show with The Ghetto Riddim from No Doubt Records, The Fya Red Riddim from the Addis label and The Praise Jahovia Riddim from Maximum Sound featuring Lukie D, Mr. Vegas, and Anthony B. There are more riddims to be enjoyed in this weeks show as well as music from Bob Marley & The Wailers, Duane Stephenson, Freddie McGregor, Sizzla, and Judy Mowatt.
The Dub Zone returns this week with Pounding dubs from Nick Holder, The Uptight Sound System, Zion Train, Yabby You, Clinton Fearon, and Singers & Players. Also in the Dub Zone this week you will hear extended cuts from Peter Broggs, Barry Brown, Charlie P and the Dubateers, and Prince Alla with Jah Warrior.
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Archive of 12/26/09 broadcast
This day after Christmas edition of Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off with Christmas songs from King Kong and Luciano and continues on with roots classics from Edi Fitzroy, Mikey Dread, Exuma, The Jewels, and Carlton Livingston. You will also hear music in combination style from Monty Alexander and Ernest Reanglin, Luciano with Cocoa Tea, Dennis Brown with Gregory Isaacs, Cornel Campbell and Lee Van Cliff, and David Isaacs with Jah Thomas. This weeks show also includes an oldies session which includes artists like John Holt, Slim Smith, Carlton and the Shoes, Phyllis Dillon, Freddie McKay, The Bassies, and The Paragons. Tunes from Peter Tosh, Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Mystic Revealers, Duane Stephenson, Richie Spice, Beres Hammond, and Everton Blender round out the highlights from this special holiday edition.
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Archive of 11/28/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off in a roots style with music from Earth & Stone, The Twinkle Brothers, Bunny Wailer, Steel Pulse, Midnite, Max Romeo, and Culture. Also in the early mix are Deejays Clint Eastwood, Big Joe, and Jah Stitch. This week Keith interviews Queen Ifrica. Queen Ifrica and Keith discuss the background of the hit songs from her latest cd entitled Montego Bay on VP records. You will also hear Queen Ifrica talk about the latest issues and concerns she has in her home island of Jamaica as well as her plans for her tour, to support the Montego Bay Cd. Also this week you will hear new music from Pressure, Courtney John, Million Stylez, Queen Omega, and Natural Black. On the dance hall tip you will hear the new Triple Bounce Riddim as well as the Brain Storm Riddim featuring Cecile, Cutty Ranks, and Voicemail.
This weeks Dub Zone features dubs from 10 ft. Ganja Plant, Aswad, The Vibronics with Jah Marnyah, Dean Fraser and Vin Gordon, and The Reggae On Top All Stars. Also in the zone this week you will hear extended mixes from Horace Andy, Michael Prophet, Leroy Smart & Dillinger, Ghetto Priest, and Wayne Jarrett.
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Archive of 10/10/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean starts off with a mix of classic roots from artists such as The Mighty Diamonds, Garnett Silk, Culture, The Wailing Souls, The Meditations, Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, and Junior Delahaye. This week we ride the riddims entitled The Bad Boys Riddim and The Fitness Riddim and you will hear a double play of music from the Billion Riddim. Today's hottest artists are also included in this weeks mix including tunes from Queen Ifrica, Beres Hammond, Jah Cure, Sean Paul, Inner Circle with Junior Reid, Junior Kelly, Natural Black and new music from Collie Buddz and Gramps Morgan. The show closes with Reggae veterans such as Burning Spear, Slim Smith, Jacob Miller, Agustus Pablo, and Dennis Brown.
This weeks Dub Zone includes dubs from King Tubby, Clinton Fearon, Restless Mashaits, and a double play of Scientist. You will also hear extended mixes from Junior Byles and I Roy, Leroy Smart, Michael Prophet, and Prezident Brown.
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Archive of 9/12/09 broadcast
This weeks Sounds of the Caribbean kicks off with Burning Spear and continues on with the likes of Richie Spice, Natural Black, and Linval Thompson with Warrior King. You will hear classics from The Viceroys, Carlton and the Shoes, Junior Byles, Don Carlos, and Johnny Clarke. This week you will hear the latest from Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Etana, Gramps Morgan, Julian Marley and Inner Circle with Junior Reid. Also in the mix this week is a block of Buju Banton music in celebration of his performance in Philadelphia on 9/12/09.
This weeks Dub Zone features modern day dub sounds from Michael Rose with Twilight Circus Dub Soundsystem, The Vibronics, Dubkasm featuring Ras Addis, and Nucleus Roots. Also in the Dub Zone this week you will hear extended mixes from Johnny Clarke, Ranking Joe with the Vibronics, Prezident Brown, Tristan Palmer, and Gregory Isaacs.
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Archive of 8/22/09 broadcast
We Start off this edition of Sounds of the Caribbean with new music from Carlene Davis and then get into heavyweight classics from Don Carlos and Barrington Levy, Junior Delgado, and Max Romeo. This week you also hear music from Queen Ifrica, Tenor Saw, Midnite, Luciano & Charlie Chaplin, Cherine Anderson, and Ras Shiloh. Also included this week is a Tarrus Riley music spotlight which features a short Tarrus interview live from the tour bus. Tarrus and Keith discuss songs new and old and also touch on what it was like growing up as Jimmy Riley's son. Also this week we ride the Serve & Protect riddim and the new Sugar riddim. You will also hear new music from TOK, Baijie, Calton Coffie, and more Carlene Davis.
In The Dub Zone you will hear dubs from Jah Shaka, Nick Menassah, The Dub Creator featuring Peter Broggs, The Bush Chemists, The Easy Star All Stars, and Ticklah. Extended mixes this weekk include music from King General with the Bush Chemists, Ini Kamoze, White Mice, and Earl Sixteen.
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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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