Ras Michael And The Sons Of Negus: Kibir Am Lak – Glory To Jah
David Katz traces the history of Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus, from Rastafari drumming traditions to their landmark recordings with Lee Perry.
BELOW THE BASSLINE: Lots of Love and I
The story of Bob Andy's 1977 masterpiece "Lots Of Love and I": How the Revolutionairies turned the Studio One hits from "Songbook" into deep roots classics.
BELOW THE BASSLINE: Congo Ashanti
The story behind “Congo Ashanti”: How Corsican bassist Philippe Quilichini helped The Congos connect Kingston, London, and Paris on the 1979 roots reggae classic.
BELOW THE BASSLINE: What Kind of World
From Studio One to the River – Christian Bosoni traces the journey of the "What Kind of World" riddim from a Studio One rocksteady classic to Morgan Heritage’s modern masterpiece "Down By The River".
Earnest Ranglin
Ernie Ranglin – The Old One In Search Of The New
Ernie Ranglin’s legacy spans ska, reggae and jazz. At over 90, the Jamaican guitar pioneer is still searching for new sounds on “Two Colors.”
Freddie McKay – I’m A Free Man
David Katz revisits the life and legacy of Freddie McKay, the underrated reggae vocalist behind classics like “Picture On The Wall” and “I’m A Free Man.”
Lee ”Scratch” Perry – Remembered
Remembering Lee "Scratch" Perry: a visionary producer whose groundbreaking dub techniques reshaped reggae and influenced global music culture.
Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To Cross
From rural Jamaica to global stages: the life and legacy of reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff – singer, actor and cultural ambassador.
REVIEW: Ranking Barnabas – The Cold Crusher
Ranking: Barnabas’ dub album “The Cold Crusher” has been reissued for the first time. It features a forgotten Channel One rarity from the late 1970s.