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I like reggae but havent really ever got into it that much. Last year I went and saw Ziggy Marley live, which was excellent and loved every second of it. And of course everybody has to love a little bob marley
Post by PrinceCaspian on Apr 25, 2004 2:17:07 GMT -5
Im a huge reggae fan. I was born in St. Thomas in the virgin islands and thats the only music played there. Its a good place . John Brown's Body is from Ithaca and they opened for moe. so both those facts must make them good, dont know about the other ones though. Cant wait for Burning Spear this year at Roo!
Bob Marley is the reason why I love music and I know every song of his that has been released like the back of my hand. He is without close competition the most important musician/artist in my life.
I have also gotten into Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Third World, Jimmy Cliff and Burning Spear.
I've seen Ziggy and I thought the show was impressive although derivitave of Bob. I saw Burning Spear at a festival a few years ago and didn't take any memories away that were too negative or positive (Erykah Badu's amazing set is all I really remember from that day).
When it comes to contemporary reggae, I'll have to ask you to educate me DubbyDov. I've never listened to any of the bands you mentioned. Given the interests I mentioined above what are the bands/albums you would recommend I check out? Are the bands you mentioned straight-up reggae bands or are they bands that are influenced by and play reggae in addition to other genres and styles?
In any case I will be thrilled to hear reggae rhythms emanating from the stages at Bonnaroo, and the more the better.
Bob Marley is the reason why I love music and I know every song of his that has been released like the back of my hand. He is without close competition the most important musician/artist in my life.
Without a doubt one of the truest things ever written. Same for me. I vibe most on the classic reggae as well. As for the new stuff...
John Browns Body- I love this band. They play souch creative reggae. Very rootsy with heartfelt lyrics. They are the backing band for Gregory Issac when he is in the states so that pretty much says it all. Some people are turned off by them because their lead guitar/singer is white but I happen to know he repects the music, has studied it intensly, and most importantly feels it deep down where reggae hits you. The album "This Day" is the one I'd recommend by them but I love them all.
Groundation- When I heard their newest album "Hebron's Gate" I just closed my eyes and felt that whole album (there are a few tracks with Don Carlos!) It's a beautiful reggae masterpiece with a sort of jazzy vibe. Highly recommended.
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See all you rootsy folks at the 'Roo. Let's have a late night Black Uhuru party!
Hell yeah, with all of this talk about there not being enough Hip Hop at the 'Roo, why couldn't we maybe get some more Reggae there? (Eventhough there are already 75 bands lined up:-) What other bands that are already on the roster are reggae? I'm trying to learn as much about all these bands before we get there.
I just saw John Brown's open for moe too, and I could definitely see them as being a great addition to the lineup. Was my first time seeing them and was really impressed.
But the Wailer's as well, why haven't they been to b'roo? Saw them at the Moedown in Turin and they rocked.
Post by allisgroovy on Apr 26, 2004 17:15:55 GMT -5
i'm obsessed with Reggae as well.... in fact any island vibe stuff is excellent in my book. O.A.R., Andy Narrell (best steel drummer in the world), Marley, Cliff, Toots, Steel Pulse, and Aswad are some of my favorites.
Post by fluffhead720 on May 2, 2004 15:32:42 GMT -5
Here is the deal I have a paper on the history of reggae due wed(May 5).
Does anyone know of any good reggae history or ska history websites or books. The paper needs to be at least five pages so ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!
Here is the deal I have a paper on the history of reggae due wed(May 5).
Does anyone know of any good reggae history or ska history websites or books. The paper needs to be at least five pages so ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!
THANKS!
hey fluff here's the deal...go to the John Brown's Body Website (www.johnbrownsbody.com) go to the message bored there and ask them the same question...there are some true reggae historians on there always willing to offer a helping hand!
I wrote MANY reggae/Rasta/Bob Marley papers in high school and college. Unfortunately, they are all stuck on a 14-year old Mac in my parents basement or I would hook you up! Of course, if you make some effort it should be rewarding to do the work yourself.
Here's all I remember/have on my bookshelf: Timothy White: Catch a Fire -This is an excellent Bob Marley bio, which covers a lot of ground on the origins of reggae. This is just a great book that anyone might enjoy. It leans towards glorifying Marley, like most things out there do, but it is a pretty straightforward account and is very well written.
If your paper touches on Rasta at all, I recommend Soul Rebels: The Rastafari by William F. Lewis.
Unbelievably, that's all I can remember without my retired 1990 Mac. I would sincerely love to proofread/comment on your paper if you e-mailed it to me though!
as far as the Trojan Boxes go, which ones are the best? i've been told by many a reggae fan friend that they're the best place to start by a long shot! yeah, i'm already schooled on marley, toots, tosh, and stuff like the harder they come soundtrack...but i'd like to dig deeper.
i was eyeing the Trojan "Roots" Box, but wanted to get a little more input!
Post by fluffhead720 on May 4, 2004 12:27:42 GMT -5
Trojan is a excellent place. Couldn't tell you which one, but Trojan had some of the greatest reggae acts ever.
An artist to check out would be Derrick Morgan. He is said to be the teacher of Bob Marley.
Faletti, I might have to take you up on the proofreading. I've found that reggae history is not set in stone, and have found various accounts of the same events. You are right though I've definetly found this research rewarding.
Post by allisgroovy on May 23, 2004 19:51:35 GMT -5
"The most important Jamaican artist since Marley," is how Bono of rock group U2 describes Abdel
check out Abdel Wright. he is pretty amazing like Bono says. He's been around for 16 years down in Jamaica and his first real studio album is coming out this year, unfortunately not until September though.
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. John Brown's Body is from Ithaca and they opened for moe. so both those facts must make them good, dont know about the other ones though. Cant wait for Burning Spear this year at Roo!
