Note :

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Miller

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Miller

From Wikipedia :
Il est élevé par sa mère Joan Hashman jusqu'à l'âge de huit ans. Ne pouvant subvenir à tous ses besoins, elle décide de le confier à ses grands-parents qui habitent un quartier non loin de Trenchtown. À 13 ans, grâce à l'aide de son ami Al Campbell, Jacob enregistre ses deux premiers titres (Love is a message et My girl has left me) dans le studio de Coxsone Dodd. Un autre passage chez Bunny Lee avec la chanson What more can I do le détermine vraiment à devenir chanteur.

Cependant il lui faudra encore attendre six ans avant de pouvoir enregistrer le morceau qui lui fera connaitre le succès. C'est Augustus Pablo qui lui propose d'enregistrer Keep on knocking au Studio Dynamic, une variante de Love is a message.Le titre connait un véritable succès et Jacob reste donc à ses côtés quelque temps et s'investit de plus en plus dans la musique et dans le mouvement Rastafari.

En 1976 il rejoint Inner Circle et ils enregistrent "Tenement Yard", ce sera le plus grand succès que Jacob Miller ai connu. De nombreux hits suivent tels que Tire fi lick weed ina Bush, Foward Jah Jah Children, Take a Lift, 80 000 careless Ethiopians,... Inner Circle est alors un groupe incontournable de la scène jamaïcaine.

En 1978 il joue dans le film Rockers.

Il meurt tragiquement au volant de sa voiture le 23 mars 1980.

Origine du Groupe : Jamaica
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 1976 - 1980

Tracklist :
01 - Dreada Dread
02 - Money
03 - Tenement Yard
04 - Suzie Wong
05 - Every Day With You Girl
06 - Dock Of The Bay
07 - Tired Fe Lick Weed Ina Bush
08 - Truth Has Come Again
09 - All Night Till Day Light
10 - Forward Jah Jah Children
11 - Why Can't We Be Friends
12 - Romans Soldiers Of Babylon

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http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4659

A lost masterpiece of late '70's roots music, recorded in New York City. Gorgeous roots harmony singing and conscious themes running through almost every song. Original press LP in NM condition. Check next blog post (right) for more pictures and soundclips.

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Origine du Groupe : North America
Style : Reggae Roots
Sortie : 1979

Tracklist :
1 - Freedom
2 - Loving You
3 - Jahovia's Kingdom
4 - Solve Them
5 - Things And Time
6 - Brave
7 - Cartoon Character
8 - Don't Be Angry
9 - Fascinating Yourself
10 - Hard Times

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

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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