Michael Prophet has an unusual “crying” voice that can be heard at its distinctive best on his first hit, a cover of a tune by The Maytones. (more…)

A reggae obscurity, this hymn to marijuana lives up to its title both lyrically and in a production swathed in dub effects – all echoes and strange sounds. (more…)

A blast of sunshine, Wayne Wade’s upbeat cover of an old Paragons tune lights up any cloudy day with his sweet vocal. (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 teamed up with Lee Perry on a selection of reggaefied versions of soul classics showcasing his sweet voice and Scratch’s experimental production. (more…)

One of the all-time greats of Jamaican reggae, Burning Spear’s Slavery Days is a highlight of his landmark Marcus Garvey album.

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One of the unlikeliest hits of the Seventies was this slice of deep dub-influenced new take on an old tune by Rupie Edwards. (more…)

Not just my favourite reggae tune. Not just my favourite dub. Simply one of my favourite tunes of any genre (I can’t say ‘song’ as it’s instrumental).
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I’d had this catchy song lodged in my memory for about 40 years without remembering who or what it was until one day it popped up on a reggae compilation I’dbought. (more…)