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Elephantsounds Radioshow ZionHIghness 03 feb 2010

Another edition of Elephant Soundsytem Live Reggae Radio Show on http://www.zionhighness.com/ radio: 2 hours of jamaican music, classics longside rare tracks, from old ska till new roots and everything inbetween. This show is a tribute to Lynn Taitt, guitar player extra-ordinaire.......................

Tune in next show on Feb 17 (19:00 dutch time) as we have a very special guest with very special tunes....

Skatalites – Hello Mother – At Randy’s 10 inch
Lord Bryner & Sheiks – Congo War (Island) Intensified LP
Justin Hinds & Dominoes/Skatalites–Corner Stone Birth of ska LP
Lynn Taittt - Soulfood (Souljazz) 400% Dynamite LP
Hippy Boys – Death Rides (Trojan – lp)
Carl Bryan – run for your life (Trojan – lp)
Heptones – I’ve got a feelking (Attack – lp)
The Slickers – Johnny too bad LP
Jackie Brown – People of today (Attack – lp)
The Prophets- Judgement on the Land (Prophets) 7 inch
Johnny Clarke – Prophecy a fullfilled (Virgin – lp)
The Abyssinians – Abendigo (Azul – lp)
Blacka & Sekle - Countryman (Techniques)
Junior Reid – Love Affair (Harry J LP)
Little John – Say what you’re saying (Midnight Rock 7 inch)
Sugar Minott –Mr Dc (Studio One –lp)
Frankie Paul – Youthman (Channel One – lp)
Dennis Brown – The Exit (Jammys)
Junior Murvin –Badman Posse(Dread at the control-12 inch)
Gregory Isaacs–Objection Overruled(Island)Night Nurse LP
Admiral Tibet - Informer (Techniques)
Cultural Roots – mr Bossman (Germain – 12 inch)
Alborosie & Dennis Brown–I can’t stand it(Forward 7 inch)
Winston Jarret – Badness (Tamoki Wambesi –lp)
Prince Far I – Jerry Doghead (Tamoki Wambesi –lp)
Carl Meeks – Help Me Jah
Michael Rose – Never Let Babylon Fool You
Tenor Saw – Jah Guide Me & Protect Me
Daddy Screw – Love Yuh Till Me Fool (Digital B 1993)
Capleton – Can’t sleep (Greensleeves lp)
Luciano – Should I Slumber (Reggae Central 7 inch)
Jah Mason – High Grade (Reggae Central 7 inch)
Sizzla – Cath Da Place A Fyah (Reggae Central 7 inch)
Mykal Rose – Fight I Down (Bassrunner 2010)
Wild Life – Concrete & Steel (Bassrunner 2010)
Million Styles - Born in the System (Bassrunner 2010)
Beenieman – from Jamaica (Greensleeves lp)
Daville – My Grade (Greensleeves lp)
Yami Bolo & Manuel Stain – ghetto
Konshens – Insanity (No Doubt 2005) 7 inch

My New Reggae 45s Mix by smartin

Today I got a bunch of new reggae 45s, from old ska to 80s digital to new roots. We love Jamaican Music!

Lloyd Clarke – Summertime (Hi Tone)
The Ethiopian – You a Pirate (Techniques)
Blacka & Sekle - Countryman (Techniques)
Little John – Say What You’re Saying (Midnight Rock)
Sugar Minott – Upon The Level (Midnight Rock)
Frankie Paul – Tidal Wave (Powerhouse)
Dennis Brown – The Exit (Jammys)
Little John – No Give Me No Bun (Jammys)
Penny Irie & Pinchers - Release (Jammys)
Half Pint – Romeo & Juliet (Scorpio)
Tony Tuff – Dancehall Style (Scorpio 1999)
Admiral Tibet - Informer (Techniques)
Daddy Screw – Love Yuh Till Me Fool (Digital B 1993)
Pinchers – Bandelero (Necessary Mayhem)
Anthony B – Territory (King of Kings)
Mykal Rose – Fight I Down (Bassrunner 2010)
Million Styles - Born in the System (Bassrunner 2010)
Konshens – Insanity (No Doubt 2005)

4 Hour Steve Barrow Interview on Big Mikey Dread show

Steve Barrow has been pushing Jamaican music since 1962, check out this very interesting interview on the Big Mikey Dread radioblog. His writings and compilation work always have been an inspiration to us. Steve talks about his passion, the music business, the labels and the artists in his home, while he puts on 45s from his own collection. Check Part 1 here and Part 2 over here.

From Mikey's blog: Over the years Steve's interest in Jamaican music has developed from collecting through to writing for Black Echoes, running his own record stores, compiling records for Island, Trojan, and his own label Blood and Fire records. He co-wrote the Rough Guide To Reggae, a bible for all Jamaican music fans. Amongst his close friends are people like Bunny Lee, Dennis Alcapone, Glen Brown, Lopez Walker, U-Roy and Trinity. He's even recorded a toilet for Lee 'Scratch' Perry! He's currently writing sleeve notes for Soul Jazz records and an upcoming release of some Dancehall Reggae music, related to Beth Kingston's book 'Dancehall' that Soul Jazz brought out last year.

Big Up Big Mikey D. for making this show!

ELEPHANT GWAAN DUBWISE

1. DUB SPECIALIST – LOVE FOR A DUB
2. JIMMY RADWAY – AWN YAH!
3. KING TUBBY’S – NATTY ROOTS MAN DUB
4. WAYNE JARRET – DON’T TROUBLE I DUB
5. PRINCE JAMMY – THRONE OF BLOOD
6. PRINCE JAMMY – LOOK YOUTHMAN DUB
7. JAMMY & SCIENTIST – THE SON OF DARTH VADER
8. SCIENTIST – IF YOU GIVE TO ME IN DUB
9. INIKAMOZE – WORLD A REGGAE
10. ANTHONY B – TERRITORY
11. ALBOROSIE – HERBDUB
12. DR RING DING & HP SETTER – BIG THINGS A GWAAN
13. REVOLUTIONARY DUB WARRIORS – IRATION
14. JOSEPH COTTON – STEP IT OUT
15. RANKING JOE & DIGITAL DUBS – FYAH BUN DEM
16. DUBITERIAN & DIGITAL DUBS - 30 HEAD DUB
17. INYAKI – JAMTONE UNDERGROUND
18. LYRICAL BENJIE & IYAH ONE– JAH THE CONQUERER

Heartical Soundcrew (France) @ Bitterzoet, A'dam

Check out the Heartical Soundcrew from France live @ Bitterzoet, A'dam. They released some very strong tunes in the last years and we can't wait to see them live in action! Trust us........this is something you'll want to experience! More Info: http://www.myspace.com/90degreesound

Reggae on the Uncarved Blog

Our friend Mr T pointed me to the excellent Uncarved blog some years ago, and I've always had great pleasure and fun reading (lots of reggae!) John Eden's virtual infotainment. Last week, some interesting posts dropped: The 20 Best Reggae 45s of the Noughties Part 1 & Part 2 and the hilarious 10 Worst Things about Reggae in The Noughties. Check out the blog!

FOOTAGE

It was epic!
Thanks again to everybody that showed up, wanted to show up, tried to show up, showed up without knowing and had a good time, showed up with intent and had a good time, showed up to hate but had a good time etc etc etc > Without you we'd be nowhere.
Much love!

R.I.P. Vivian Jackson aka Yabby You

Last tuesday, january 12, one of the most important artist in the history of reggae passed away. Vivian Jackson, better know as Yabby You, created some of the heaviest roots around, filled with spirituality, creating a massive following among reggae lovers. His masterpiece Conquering Lion (released in 1976 on the Prophet label) is a must-have, just like King Tubby's Prophecy of Dub and the Jesus Dread compilation on the Blood & Fire label. Big up Mr Jackson, may YOU rest in peace....................

Check the obituary on the exclaim website here.

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