Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry
A Strictly Reggae podcast featuring the best in Roots Reggae, Conscious Dancehall, Lovers Rock, Oldies and Dub
A Strictly Reggae podcast featuring the best in Roots Reggae, Conscious Dancehall, Lovers Rock, Oldies and Dub
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
Saturday Apr 25, 2009
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.
Enjoy!
Saturday Mar 28, 2009
Saturday Mar 28, 2009
Saturday Mar 28, 2009
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
Enjoy!
Sunday Mar 01, 2009
Sunday Mar 01, 2009
Sunday Mar 01, 2009
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.
Enjoy!
Saturday Jan 10, 2009
Saturday Jan 10, 2009
Saturday Jan 10, 2009
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
Enjoy!
Saturday Dec 27, 2008
Saturday Dec 27, 2008
Saturday Dec 27, 2008
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!
Saturday Nov 15, 2008
Saturday Nov 15, 2008
Saturday Nov 15, 2008
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
Enjoy!
Sunday Oct 19, 2008
Sunday Oct 19, 2008
Sunday Oct 19, 2008
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!
Sunday Sep 21, 2008
Sunday Sep 21, 2008
Sunday Sep 21, 2008
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.
Enjoy!
Saturday Aug 16, 2008
Saturday Aug 16, 2008
Saturday Aug 16, 2008
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.
Enjoy!
Sunday Jul 27, 2008
Sunday Jul 27, 2008
Sunday Jul 27, 2008
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.
Enjoy!