Various Artists

Description

A unique collection of tracks spanning the history of reggae from its Jamaican roots. A complete overview on all the different aspects of Reggae. It covers the traditional Jamaican origins in the 60's and the strong influences of traditional Mento ( African Chant) mated with American Rhythm & Blues, to the gradual evolution alongside genres such as Ska and Rocksteady. The changing attitudes brought on by the social revolutions of the 1970s which added political comment to the mix are all in evidence here and are highlighted on the period covering the "Reggae revolution" The collection covers the instantly recognisable beats of Bob Marley and his contemporaries, the staccato chords of Desmond Dekker, the slower tempo of Horace Andy alongside the developments in dub production of King Tubby and Lee Scratch Perry. It highlights the transitions from the African influenced Jungle Beat to the evolution of reggae into British Culture, where the music took a new path, created by the multiracial make up of England's inner cities and exemplified by groups such as The Beat, the Two-Tone revivalists and the mighty Jah Wobble. Lovers rock and International hits such as Bob Marley's " Stop That Train", Ronni Davis's " Rivers of Babylon", "Monkey Man" by Toots and the Maytals to the magic "Some Like It Hot" by Dennis Brown are present alongside . The set highlights the transitions from the African influenced Jungle Beat to the evolution of reggae into British Culture, where the music took a new path, created by the multiracial make up of England's inner cities and exemplified by groups such as The Beat, the Two-Tone revivalists and the mighty Jah Wobble. A stunning 6CD musical anthology that all reggae lovers will treasure in their collection for years to come