Note :

http://www.bandapontodeequilibrio.com.br

http://www.myspace.com/pontodeequilibrio

Reggae brasileño. La banda Ponto de Equilíbrio surgio a finales de 1999, en Rio de Janeiro, con una propuesta de concientizacion a traves del autentico lenguaje rastafari.
El contenido de las letra denuncia desigualdades sociales criadas por el sistema capitalista, y alerta con un llamado espiritual de amor, verdad y justicia, y mobiliza a un pueblo en la lucha por sus derechos.
El nombre Ponto Do Equilibro resume el objetivo de los integrantes del grupo: el equilibrio entre el cielo y la tierra, positivo y negativo, bien o mal. Todas son facetas de la misma moneda o estan opuestos porque asi se armonizan

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Origine du Groupe : Brazil
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 2004

Tracklist :
01 - Jah Jah Me Leve
02 - Árvore Do Reggae
03 - O Convite
04 - Ditadura Da Televisão
05 - Genesis
06 - Nyah
07 - Rastafará
08 - Nossa História
09 - Ponto De Equilibrio
10 - Profeta Rei
11 - África
12 - Aonde Vai Chegar
13 - Eu
14 - Ame Sua Missão

 

Note :

http://www.mutabaruka.com

http://www.myspace.com/mutabaruka

Though THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION skips over some of Mutabaruka's important output, notably his RAS Records re-issued debut, CHECK IT!, the compilation does draw from the dub poet's fine Shanachie albums, MELANIN MAN, ANY WHICH WAY FREEDOM, and THE MYSTERY UNFOLDS, among others. Mutabaruka's mission to raise consciousness about political injustice, racial discrimination, and the roots of black identity first came to fruition as written poetry (he published three patois-driven books in Jamaica) before he decided to set his words to music. The musical backing on his albums is a striking combination of deep roots rhythms and studio dub treatments, creating a tense sonic landscape for the poet's messages.

This release will be of particular interest to Mutabaruka fans for its inclusion of several previously unreleased singles, including a number of collaborations--"Great Kings of Africa" (with Dennis Brown and Ini Kamoze), "Wise Up" (with dancehall pioneer Sugar Minott), and "Psalms 24" (with Luciano). In addition, there are album tracks like the heady, shuffling "Bun Dung Babylon" and a live version of the classic "Witeman Country." THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, along with CHECK IT!, provides an excellent overview of Mutabaruka's most important work.

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Origine du Groupe : Jamaica
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 1993

Tracklist :
1. DIS POEM       
2. GREAT KINGS OF AFRICA    
3. GARVEY    
4. BUN DUNG BABYLON    
5. WISE UP    
6. PEOPLE'S COURT PART 1    
7. JUNK FOOD
8. H-2 WORKER
9.  PSALMS 24
10. JOHNNY DRUGHEAD
11. FAMINE INJECTION
12. ANY WHICH WAY FREEDOM
13. PEOPLE'S COURT PART II
14. WALKING ON GRAVEL
15. WITEMAN COUNTRY
16. I AM DE MAN

 

Note :

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ras_Michael_%26_The_Sons_of_Negus

Dadawah and Nyahbinghi are Ras Michael's first two albums, and together on one CD, they highlight both sides of his sound.  The former blends traditional Rasta drumming with reggae bass lines, electric guitars, and other modern styles, while the latter contains Rasta drumming and chanting accompanied only by an occasional flute.   Unless you're a Rasta music purist, Dadawah will almost certainly appeal to you more than Nyahbinghi.  Although it only contains four tracks, Dadawah is a hauntingly somber, atmospheric work or art whose melodies and music blend perfectly to draw you in (You may recognize "Zion Land" from  Dennis Brown's hit "Africa.").  The melodies on Nyahbinghi, on the other hand, are only interesting in comparison to the music.  Only "Rise Jah Jah Children" arose any reaction from me, as it utilizes the melody from the doo-wop hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."  The rest of the songs are dull, mournful chants and/or hymns, each with the same sleep-inducing rhythm.  Why couldn't Dadawah be 12 tracks and Nyahbinghi  four?

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Origine du Groupe : Jamaica
Style : Reggae , Nyahbinghi
Sortie : 1998

Tracklist :
1. Run Come Really
2. Seventy Two Nations
3. Zion Land
4. Know How You Stand
5. Keep Cool Babylon
6. Rise Jah Jah Children (The Lion Sleeps)
7. Pretty Little Face
8. Carnal Mind
9. Run Come (Throw Away Your Stony Heart)
10. Come Down (Pomps and Pride)
11. Jah Got the Whole World
12. Roll River Jordan
13. Cast Them in the Fire
14. Nyah Man Say
15. Rastaman Chant
16. We're Marching on to Victory

 

Note :

http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3754

To celebrate the release of its 50th box set, Trojan Records asked the members of its online forum to suggest some hard to find tracks for a reggae rarities anthology, and the end result is this intriguing three-disc collection that scoots all over the place. Disc one, which covers Jamaican releases from 1966 to 1969, is probably the strongest of the three, yielding gems like the Soul Leaders' laconic "Pour On the Sauce," Gladstone Anderson's "Chances" (culled from the pianist's debut album, 1968's Glad Sounds), and "Worries (A Yard)" by the Versatiles, featuring lead vocals by a young Junior Byles. The second disc covers 1969 to 1973, and includes Boris Gardiner's powerful Hammond B-3 instrumental "Darkness," the Cables' "(Name) Ring a Bell" (with founder Keeble Drummond on lead vocal), and the great Slim Smith covering Billy Stewart's "Sitting in the Park." Disc three concentrates on British releases from 1970 to 1977, and although the U.K. reggae scene is often deemed musically inferior to the Jamaican one, there are some wonderful tracks included here, particularly on the pop side of things, like Tony Nash's orchestrated "Keep On Trying," the Cimarons' "Check Out Yourself," Danny Ray's moving "Just Because," and the Marvels' "Touch Me Baby," which manages to suggest how the Supremes might have sounded had they abandoned Motown for reggae. There are a couple of missteps, like Gene Rondo's ill-advised reggae cover of the Allman Brothers' "Ramblin' Man," but the highs far outweigh the lows throughout the set. True reggae fanatics will treasure this anthology of rarities, while novice listeners may want to check out some of Trojan's other 49 box sets first.
~ Steve Leggett
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Origine du Groupe : Jamaica , U.K
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 2004

Tracklist :

CD 1 :
1.The Spanishtonians  - Suffer Me Not
2.The Soul Leaders & The Carib-Beats - Pour On The Source
3.Roland Alphonso & The Beverley's All Stars - Goodnight My Love
4.The Tartans - Coming On Strong
5.Johnny Melody - Govern Your Mouth
6.Ewan Mcdermott & Jerry Matthias With The Carib-Beats - I'm Gonna Love You
7.Austin Faithful - Ain't That Peculiar
8.Vin Gordon - Caterpillar Rock
9.Carlton Alphonso - I Have Changed
10.Gladstone Anderson With Lynn Taitt & The Jets - Chances
11.The Young Souls - Why Did You Leave
12.The Versatiles - Worries (A Yard)
13.The Crashers - Music I Fight (Aka Target)
14.The Soul Directions - Su, Su, Su
15.The Bleechers - Adam And Eve
16.The Conquerors - Mr D.J.
17.Anonymously Yours - It's Your Thing

CD 2 :
1.Lloyd Parks & The Techniques - Feel A Little Better
2.Tommy McCook & The Supersonics - Last Lick
3.Eric Monty Morris & The Maples - No More Teardrops
4.Boris Gardiner & The Love People - Darkness
5.Bobby Davis & The Sensations - Going In Circles
6.Winston Wright & The JJ All Stars - Neck Tie
7.Dave Barker & The Techniques - Lonely Man
8.The Charmers - Sweet Back
9.The Cables - (Name) Ring A Bell
10.Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Julianne
11.Lizzy - More Heartaches
12.Earth & Stone - What A Day
13.Jeff Dixon - Super Bad
14.Slim Smith - Sitting In The Park
15.I Roy - The Drifter
16.Ron Wilson - Horns Of Paradise
17.Fud & Del - Dr. Fud

CD3:
1.Tony Nash - Keep On Trying
2.The Aces - Call Me Number One
3.Greyhound - Moon River (7" Mix)
4.Nicky Thomas - B.B.C.
5.Teddy Brown - Rose Garden
6.Winston Francis - A Little Today, A Little Tomorrow
7.Jimmy Shondell - Snake In The Grass
8.The Cimarons - Check Out Yourself
9.Sugar Simone - Rock And Cry
10.Donny Dawson - You Can't Buy My Love
11.Danny Ray - Just Because
12.Junior English - Back On The Scene
13.The Marvels - Touch Me Baby
14.Gene Rondo - Rambling Man
15.Candy Lewis - I'll Be Free Someday
16.Honey Boy Martin - You Are Mine
17.Emperor Rosko - Kaiser Bill (I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman)

 

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In 1963, the flight from Jamaica to Toronto was 8 hours. Today it's 3 1/2. Countless people have made the dwindling journey over the years, but in the sixties and seventies there was a new breed of traveler: the finest ska, rocksteady, and reggae recording artists the West Indies have ever produced. We're talking Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan, and WIRL veterans Jackie Mittoo, Johnnie Osbourne, Wayne McGhie, Lloyd Delpratt, The Mighty Pope, Noel Ellis, Jo-Jo Bennett, and many more. Arriving in their new Canadian home, these talented singers, songwriters, musicians, and performers simply did what came naturally to them. One by one, they hit the studio and captured some of the hardest tunes this side of Kingston. Jamaica to Toronto: Soul Funk and Reggae 1967-1974, details this crucial sonic migration and stands tall as the second helping of Light In The Attic's new Jamaica to Toronto series, compiled by DJ/Canadian music historian Sipreano, along with Light In The Attic.

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Origine du Groupe : Jamaica
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 2006

Tracklist :
1.) JO-JO AND THE FUGITIVES - Fugitive Song
2.) EDDIE SPENCER - If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)
3.) JO-JO AND THE FUGITIVES - Chips-Chicken-Banana Split
4.) JACKIE MITTOO - Grand Funk
5.) LLLOYD DELPRATT - Together
6.) COUGARS - I Wish It Would Rain
7.) JOHNNIE OSBOURNE - African Wake
8.) RAM - Love Is The Answer
9.) BOB AND WISDOM - I Believe In Music
10.) THE SHEIKS - Eternal Love
11.) WAYNE McGHIE & THE SOUNDS OF JOY - Fire (She Need Water)
12.) COUGARS - Right On
13.) EDDIE SPENCER - You're So Good To Me Baby
14.) THE HITCH-HIKERS FEAT. THE MIGHTY POPE - Mr. Fortune
15.) NOEL ELLIS - Memories
16.) WAYNE McGHIE - Here We Go Again