1977

Parliament-Funkadelic whip up a fiery furnace of funk on this live version of Flash Light lasting almost half an hour. (more…)

The Gladiators were one of the best of Jamaica’s rich history of vocal harmony trios. Pocket Money was one of their finest tunes, with a wise message.

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Freddie McGregor’s perfectly produced tune soothes the senses like the musical equivalent of sinking back into a nice hot bath for a long soak. (more…)

Matumbi were one of the leading UK Reggae bands of the Seventies, formed by dub master Dennis Bovell, who went on to have a stellar production career. (more…)

George Faith – Diana

29th September 1977 · 1970s, 1977, Music, Reggae

George Faith teamed up with Lee Perry on a selection of reggaefied versions of soul classics showcasing his sweet voice and Scratch’s experimental production. (more…)

Doctor Alimentado’s signature song Born For A Purpose, based on the true story of his near-death experience, is another of the quintessential reggae tunes. (more…)

The Congos had a hypnotic trance-like quality to their chants that comes as close as anything in reggae music to mindfulness. (more…)

Largely forgotten today, Reggae Regular were key figures in UK Reggae in the mid-Seventies, with a brace of great 12-inch singles on Greensleeves. (more…)

Tapper Zukie made one of reggae’s more unique albums with Man Ah Warrior, brought to the world outside Jamaica by Patti Smith. (more…)

Culture – Two Sevens Clash

21st September 1977 · 1970s, 1977, Music, Reggae

Culture were icons of the classic era of mid-Seventies conscious reggae, with a close affinity to punk. Two Sevens Clash was their landmark album. (more…)