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Click the above photo for Marco Werman report on The Alpha Boys on Rough Cut Jamaica: "The Alpha Boys
A legendary music school lives on" thank you Marco, wonderful.

A superb compilation of Ms. Pottingers rocksteady productions. We love it....decide for yourself, tune in to our show.

Winston Riley

Winston Riley, is investing just over $50 million in a studio and museum he intends to open before year-end on Orange Street

The building is being constructed on the same site that housed Riley's record label, Techniques Records, which he said was burnt down by arsonists last month.

Riley told Splash, will be rebranded Techniques Records and Museum, which, in addition to producing songs, will be a depository showcasing the history of reggae and dancehall music.

If you would like to read more of this important & exciting news. click Jamaica Observer pic.

Essential listening.

Winston Riley Quintessential Techniques Reggae Anthology:2 cd`s

36 tracks. Winston presents out of his vast catalogue of hits, covering two main periods, early 70`s, and 80`s dancehall.

Another gem from Pressure Sounds.

The late Clancy Eccles produced Dub album . King Tubby & The Dynamites ' Sound System International' .The original 10 tracks from this ultra rare album are re-issued with 5 bonus numbers.Tune in to our show to hear some tracks. If you order the album directly from Pressure Sounds you will receive 3 exclusive postcards featuring early photographs of King Tubby.

Click Pressure head for details.

Naffi I - I Stand Firm -Unique Sounds

A really solid UK roots set on Unique sounds with various producers involved including Mark Mostec, King Earthquake, Dougie Conscious and Channel One Mikey Dread. Absolutely fantastic .Our latest choice for best roots album of 2009!!

Pressure Drop part of the Cherry Red Records.

releasing Laurel CDs click photo to check details, important releases for Laurel fans.

Great memories of Laurel. Good Keeping Great Artist music in area.

Inner Circle new album is another great album.

Playing it a lot so you will agree when you hear it.

Rock A Shacka Europe, very busy releasing so many rarities. This latest release. Glen Brown meets King Tubby brilliant. Don't miss it.

Sir Collins reissue an obscure album from 1977.

Sir Collins - Peace & Love Music One (Collins Music) CD and vinyl.

wonderful album originally released in 1973 and out now on re-issue on vinyl and CD.

These reissues well worth checking out. Listen to selected tracks on our show.

Rock Steady movie ready for the big screen.

read on click pic

Reggae festivals nudge out Jamaican acts

In the world of entertainment, reggae festivals are big business. Jamaican acts make up only about 25 per cent of the line-up, with the other 75 per cent being foreign acts who have made their name doing reggae music.

read on click pic

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Last Updated: 12th June 2010.

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TROJAN RELEASES JUNE

The Heavy Heavy Monster Sound: Various Artists

The Story Of Trojan Records Trojan 2xCD

Loads of big hits on first CD, The 2nd CD has rare & obscure music. first time on CD. Must have selection best sounds from the important times.

Foundation Dub Various Trojan 2xCD

Lee Perry, Niney, King Tubby, seventies dubs Trojan issueing dub sets is not so often but cream of the crop issues. Yes great stuff. Not on CD before, the chance to listen to the best.

Skaing-West! Various Artists Trojan 2xCD

Wonderful Top selection of mid sixties ska, not many well known featured. Includes another good amount of tracks new to CD.Feeling spoilt with so many of the best.  

Sound & Pressure: Mod-Reggae Various Artists Trojan 2xCD

mid to late sixties ska, rocksteady, reggae Includes three previously unissued recordings and more tracks new to CD.

Trojan being so busy, looking after people with different tastes, everyone able to have so much wonderful music on the best compilations.

Don't miss them. Thank you Trojan.

The Congos

Back In The Black Ark

(Mediacom)

Babylon Big Street"

Ganja Tree I & I Productions

Rod Taylor -

Hold On Strong

(Nagona Music)

Ghetto Ska" on Kingston Sounds

Always a great selection with Sound files.

Check them out..

Reggae Anthology: Volcano Eruption - Henry "Junjo" Lawes - Official Trailer

The second in the series of Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Dancehall’ series featuring the A-Z of Dancehall’s finest moments

Compiled by Steve Barrow another essential album Soul Jazz Records distinctive packaging. Alongside this are more of the amazing photographs of Beth Lesser, first featured in the book ‘Dancehall’ recently published on Soul Jazz Records. Since its release ‘Dancehall’ has quickly become the bible of Dancehall history.

"Ghetto Ska" on Kingston Sounds

More classics from the Makasound label.

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Big Foot great Roots Rock Reggae Show, check it for first class show.

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RISE UP Video Razor B

Tarrus Riley - Love's Contagious

Queen Ifrica Lioness on the Rise

VP Record's own Ms. Pat speaks of Jamaica and Reggae's

history - Live at the Point

"New Roots in the Bronx for a Lion of Reggae"

Lloyd Barnes, 64, is back producing music in his

studio in the Wakefield section of the Bronx check by clicking new york times logo great article with wonderful photos. Thank you.

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