Papa Robbie's Music Palace: Recent Episodes

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A little spot to share some gems with the universe. Music is what life sounds like.

Guest Host/Vibes Master: Papa Robbie
Producer/Engineer: Bruce Roberts (ARP Studio)
Executive Producer: Osei Chandler

Aswad is a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" and "Shine". "Aswad" is Arabic for "black".

The members of Aswad are UK descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean. They attended John Kelly/Holland Park School. Aswad was formed in 1975 in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London.

The original members of Aswad were guitarist/vocalist Brinsley "Chaka B" Forde, drummer/vocalist Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, lead guitarist/vocalist Donald "Dee" Griffiths, bassist George "Ras" Oban, and keyboardist Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings. Aswad were the backing band of Burning Spear's 1977 Live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London. Other contributors included Vin Gordon, and Karl Pitterson.

Initially, the band produced music in the roots reggae vein, with members contributing songs individually and with Forde acting as the band's principal songwriter. The band's dynamic soon began to change however. Shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album in 1976, Hemmings left and was replaced by Tony "Gad" Robinson (the only time in the band's history where a departing member would be officially replaced by an incoming musician).

The band has toured extensively, playing in diverse locations from London's Royal Albert Hall and Montego Bay's Reggae Sunsplash, to gigs in West Africa, Israel and Japan.

Aswad underwent their first line-up change in sixteen years in 1996, when Forde departed the band for spiritual reasons, leaving Gaye as the only founding member. Once again, the remaining members opted not to seek to recruit a replacement musician, and thus Aswad became a duo of Gaye and Robinson. With the exception of a brief reunion with Forde in 2009 for the Island record label's 50th-anniversary celebrations, the band's line-up remained the same until Angus Gaye’s death on 2 September 2022, aged 62.

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A celebration of his Royal Badness' musical legacy. A snapshot of his genius.

He didn't believe in celebrating birthdays, but the lovers of his music choose to celebrate his musical contributions year 'round, but especially around his birthday (June 7th).

This one is good for cleaning up the house, or a nice long ride in the car.

It's not a mix but a collage of some of his extended versions.

PASS IT ON !

Hope you enjoy! - Papa Robbie

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Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader, who came from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the African American community. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure with Black people and Muslims worldwide for his pursuit of racial justice.

Here are some excerpts from a few of his speeches laid over a bed of classic hip hop tracks. -Papa Robbie

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Neville O'Riley Livingston OMOJ (April 10, 1947 – March 2, 2021), known professionally as Bunny Wailer, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and percussionist. He was an original member of reggae group The Wailers along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. A three-time Grammy Award winner, he is considered one of the longtime standard-bearers of reggae music.

In August 2012, it was announced that Bunny Wailer would receive Jamaica's fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica.

In 2016, he played a month-long 'Blackheart Man' tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his 1976 album.

In October 2017, he was awarded the Order of Merit by the Jamaican government, the nation's fourth-highest honour.

Here is Bunny Wailer & The Solomonic Reggaestra (background vocals by Psalms) live and direct in California. Enjoy!

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I was inspired to put this one together after the Hurricane Melissa disaster.

Some inspiration and good vibes, sprinkled with humor.

The Jamaican people are strong and resilient.

If you'd like to assist the island of Jamaica during their recovery, please donate to Water Mission and to the Healthy Lifestyle Network (Hurricane Melissa Relief).

"Every mickle make a muckle" (Every little bit makes a whole lot).

https://watermission.org/

https://www.healthylifestylenetworkinc.org/

1. Don't Give It Up- Jah Messengers

2. When The Lights Gone Out- Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

3. Lift Up Your Head- Everton Blender

4. Jamaica- Brinsley Forde fet. Delly Ranx

5. Sunshine -Asake

6. Turn The World Around- Harry Belafonte

7. Jump In The Line (DJ Sonny Remix)- Harry Belafonte

8. Wild Gilbert (1988 Hurricane)- Lovindeer

9. Melissa - Mikeylous, Puddy Roots & Glen Ricks

10. Hurrican Melissa -Badda General

11. Lioness On The Rise -Queen Ifrica

12. Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley

13. I Can See Clearly Now -Johnny Nash

14. Closer -Johnny Nash

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Some highlights from His Royal Badness' funky romp during his "Welcome 2 America" Tour with his band The New Power Generation (2011).

This is what a party sounds like onstage.

This one is for all of the folks in the "Purple Circle".

Pass it on!

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Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh, October 19, 1944– September 11, 1987) was a Jamaican reggae musician, a co-founding member of The Wailers with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, and a successful solo artist known for his strong advocacy for Rastafari, human rights, and marijuana legalization. After leaving The Wailers in the mid-1970s, he released politically charged albums like Legalize It and Equal Rights, establishing a legacy as a revolutionary figure in reggae music. His life was tragically cut short when he was murdered in his home in Kingston in 1987 during a robbery.

Peter Tosh is remembered as a pioneering reggae artist and a symbol of resistance and social justice.
His militant tone and groundbreaking music continued to influence musicians and inspire movements for equality.

Check out this musical excursion featuring some of my favorite Peter Tosh songs! - PAPA ROBBIE

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Sending this one out to all of my conscious people. These are a few gems that I've compiled. These songs reflect the times we're in. These songs are timely and timeless. Please pass it on. Hope you dig it! -Papa Robbie

1. Avalanche -Mumu Fresh

2. State Of Emergency - Mumu Fresh

3. Na$ty - KIRBY

4. Reparations- KIRBY

5. Black Enough (Live) - Somi

6. Good Whyte Folks - The Brane Trust (feat. The 109)

7. Age Of Believing - The Brane Trust (feat. Paris Blackwell)

8. Tik Tok Rhymes- Cure For Paranoia

9. Black History- Gil Scott- Heron

10. Soul Not 4 Sale - Bootsy Collins feat. Hollywood Anderson

11. Dear Mr. Man (Live)- Prince

12. Don't Throw Yourself Away - Jesse Johnson

13. America-Free -Sheila E.

14. Martial Law- George Clinton

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We're diving into the jungle with one of dancehall's wildest and most innovative artists: Tiger. Born Norman Washington Jackson in Kingston, Tiger first emerged in the late 70s and became a major star in the 80s, known for his unique, gruff "multi-voiced and totally deranged" style. He was one of the first dancehall artists to make waves in the U.S. hip-hop scene and even had a hit on the Cool Runnings movie soundtrack.

Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica on June 6, 1960. He first recorded as a singer under the name Ranking Tiger.

In January 1994, Jackson was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He suffered serious head injuries and his recovery was slow, and the injury affected his voice to the point where he was no longer able to record or perform to his previous capacity.

From his iconic growl to his crossover collaborations, Tiger’s raw energy left an undeniable paw print on the genre. Stay with us as we celebrate the dynamic career of the one-and-only Tiger. This is only a snapshot of his vast output. If this doesn't make you tap your feet or at least move SOMETHING, someone should check your pulse.

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Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican reggae musician. The second youngest child of Bob Marley, he is the recipient of four Grammy Awards. He is listed as the youngest according to Bob Marley's estate.

Damian was two years old when his father died. His nickname "Junior Gong" is derived from his father's nickname of "Tuff Gong".

At the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. He is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards.

Marley has described his music as "dancehall and reggae. I've noticed ... people trying to separate the two of them," he continues. "It's Jamaican culture in general. I don't try to classify or separate."

Check out Damian Marley live and direct at the California Roots Festival back in 2016!

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Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. ONH (August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940) was a Jamaican political activist. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) (commonly known as UNIA). Garvey was ideologically a black nationalist and Pan-Africanist. His ideas came to be known as Garveyism.

From the streets of St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, to the international stage, Garvey's message of Black pride, self-reliance, and Pan-African unity echoed through communities, inspiring generations to 'look to Africa, for there a king shall be crowned.' His influence shaped not only political movements but also the very soundscape of resistance and liberation, inspiring artists to craft powerful hymns of hope and defiance. Here are just a few songs which make references to his words and influence. Pass it on! - Papa Robbie

1. Marcus -Culture

2. Black Starliner -Culture

3. Oh Marcus -Freddie McGregor

4. Redemption Song -Bob Marley & Ami Faku

5. Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally 'Round)- Steel Pulse

6. Honor To Marcus -Anthony B. & Natty King

7. Marcus Garvey - Burning Spear

8. Human Spirit (Garvey Version) - Shayar

9. The Lesson -Papa Robbie (backed by Mystic Vibrations)

10. Black Starline -Brand Nubian (Feat. Red Fox)

11. Life and Lessons (Words Of Marcus Garvey) - Mutabaruka

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The Independence Day of Jamaica is a national holiday celebrated in Jamaica.The Colony of Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom on August 6, 1962, following more than 300 years under British control.

Jamaica's Independence Day celebrates the island nation's vibrant rhythms and spirit, which have enriched the world with musical innovation. Jamaica's musical heritage reflects its cultural strength and creativity. This playlist offers a glimpse into songs that embody Jamaican culture and its remarkable contributions to music. These songs celebrate the history and culture of Jamaica. It's only a snapshot. Play on some good speakers/headphones. Shout out to all of my Jamaican cousins and cousins all across the diaspora. -PAPA ROBBIE

JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE SPECIAL -63 Years Of Strength!!

1. Do Do -Kumina Singers

2. Towns Of Jamaica -Miss Lou

3. The Weed -Count Lasher

4. History Of Jamaica -Early B

5. Jamaica Jamaica- Brigadier Jerry

6. Jamaica Jamaica -Super Cat

7. Sweet Jamaica -The Voices Of Sweet Jamaica All Stars

8. Jamaica Nice (live) -King Yellowman & The Sagittarius Band

9. Jamaican Addiction- Lt. Stitchie

10. Sweet Jamaica -Tony Rebel

11. Jamaica- Caron Wheeler

12. Jamaica Land -Sylvia Tella

13. Sweet JA- Abi D (2025 Festival Song Winner)

14. Come Mek Wi Rally- Bredda C & Jegz (2025 Festival Song 2nd Place)

15. Jamdung – Loaded Eagle (2025 Festival Song 3rd Place)

16. Jamaica – Brinsley Ford & Delly Ranx

17. Wave Di Flag -L.U.S.T.

18. Welcome To Jamrock -Damian Marley

19. Sweet Jamaica -Tippa Lee & Rappa Robert

20. Down In Jamaica -Danny Browne

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Some feel good music...Featuring Mikelous, Peter Metro, Kabaka Pyramid & Damian Marley, Lt. Stitchie, The Dubplates, King Yellowman, The Tidehounds, Yeza & Patra, Mr. Williamz & Junior Demus, Calypso Rose, Harry Belafonte, Hugh Masekela, and the African Jazz Pioneers...Listen on some good headphones or play on some good good speakers. Guaranteed to heighten your vibes. If this doesn't make you move, you're a corpse. -Papa Robbie

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A little music potpourri for the storm. I hope everyone stays safe. -Papa Robbie
No Disturb Sign- Beres Hammond
Storm -Gregory Isaacs
Your House- Steel Pulse
Hurricane- J.C.Lodge
Wild (Hurricane) Gilbert- Lovindeer
Hurricane-Krosfyah
Gyal Like Rain-Farmer Nappy
Rainy Day- Farmer Nappy
Rain-Heather Headley & Shaggy
Rain- Terence Trent D'Arby
Rain From The Skies - Inner Circle feat. Glen Washington
Rain- Dennis Brown
Let It Rain- Sybil
Whispers & Promises- Earl Klugh

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Dean Ivanhoe Fraser (sometimes appearing as Dean Frazer; August, 4 1957) is a Jamaicansaxophonist who has contributed to hundreds of reggae recordings since the mid-1970s.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Fraser started to play the clarinet at the age of 12. Around this time he met Ronald "Nambo" Robinson and Junior "Chico" Chin at a youth club in Jones Town and the three boys would eventually form a brass section. Fraser took up saxophone at the age of 15. The trio became the foremost horn section in Jamaica in the 1980s. In 1977 he joined Lloyd Parks' We The People Band, backing Dennis Brown on several of his recordings for Joe Gibbs.
Fraser provided horns for Sly & Robbie in the 1980s, both on record and on tour.
The digital era of reggae, defined by the use of computers and drum machines to create the backing track, did not affect his output since acoustic instruments such as the saxophone were still in demand. Fraser has released several more albums since and he is recognized as one of Jamaica's top musicians. He toured extensively with Luciano from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, as well as performing on and adding production to several of the singer's albums. More recently, Fraser has been recording, producing and touring with singers Tarrus Riley and Duane Stephenson**. Here are just a few of my favorite Dean Fraser led tunes. Enjoy! -Papa Robbie

Sitting and Watching
The Struggle
Africa (feat. The Mighty Diamonds)
Have You Ever
Mento In Sax (feat. Bongo Herman)
It's You
Dean In China Town
Your Love Got A Hold On Me
Peanut Vendor
Pure Delight
My Number One
Cool Down The Pace
Hard Drugs
Front Door
23rd Psalm**

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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is an eight-piece, Chicago-based brass ensemble consisting of eight sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran. Their musical style ranges from hip hop to jazz to funk and rock, including calypso and gypsy music. They call their eclectic blend of sound "now music", or "Hypnotic". Reared in the teachings of music since they were children, they grew up on the stage playing as the "Phil Cohran Youth Ensemble".
Here are some of my favorite HBE jams!! -Papa Robbie

1. Spottie (DJ Apt One Remix)
2. War
3. Toussaint
4. Sankofa
5. Ballicki Home
6. Medinah
7. Greenhouse
8. Marcus Garvey
9. Showtime
10. Delta
11. One Hunnit
12. Treasure
13. Steel
14. Pop’s Riff
15. Baji

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Winston Foster OD,(January 15, 1956) better known by the stage name Yellowman and also known as King Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He first became popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, rising to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation.

**Yellowman is considered to be one of the genre's pioneers and has been credited with "almost single-handedly [creating] the coarse, crude and fearlessly direct sound of today's dancehall." Spearheading the first generation of dancehall artists, he brought the genre to an international audience.

Check out King Yellowman backed by The Sagittarius Band live (1998) -Papa Robbie**

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Winston Rodney OD (born March 1,1945), better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist, and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing roots artists to emerge from the 1970s.
Winston Rodney was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Saint Ann, Jamaica.
Rodney was deeply influenced as a young man by the views of the political activist Marcus Garvey, especially with regard to the exploration of the themes of Pan-Africanism and self-determination. In 1969, Bob Marley, who was also from Saint Ann, advised Rodney to approach Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label after Rodney sought his advice during a casual conversation.
Burning Spear was originally Rodney's group, named after a military award given by Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of an independent Kenya, and included bass singer Rupert Willington. In late 1976, Rodney split from both Ruby and group members Willington and Hinds, and from that point on used the name Burning Spear for himself alone.
Here are some highlights of Burning Spear live in 1997.
Roots!!
Enjoy!! -Papa Robbie

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Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon OD (January 17, 1966), better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaicandancehall artist. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was one of the most popular Jamaican artists in the world. Throughout his prominence in his home country as a dancehall artist, he gained popularity in North America with his studio album Just Reality in 1990. He released other studio albums, including As Raw as Ever and X-tra Naked, which both won a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album in 1992 and 1993, respectively. He is notoriously popular for "Mr. Loverman" and "Ting-A-Ling", which were globally acclaimed and deemed his signature songs.
This is a musical potpourri livicated to the dancehall EMPEROR...Shabba Ranks!
-Papa Robbie

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**Aswad & Third World are two of my favorite reggae bands. I've compiled a few of their dub/instrumental tracks for a brief musical excursion. This one will have you meditating as well as tapping your feet.
Enjoy! -Papa Robbie

Dub Fire -Aswad
Gimme The Dub- Aswad
Cello Reggae (Live)- Third World (feat. Cat Coore)
Millenium Symphony- Third World (feat. Cat Coore)
Patriot's Cello- Third World (feat. Cat Coore)
Symphony Rastafari- Cat Coore**

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Gregory Anthony Isaacs OD (July 15, 1951 – October 25, 2010) was a Jamaicanreggae artist and songwriter. Milo Miles, writing in The New York Times**, described Isaacs as "the most exquisite vocalist in reggae".
Here is the iconic "Cool Ruler" at the height of his popularity performing live in front of screaming and adoring fans backed by the legendary Roots Radics band.

Enjoy!
-Papa Robbie**

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**Many fans of Prince are aware that he once toured as the opening act for his musical rival Rick James.
Here is the soundboard recording of Prince and his band opening for Rick James in Atlanta, Georgia (March 6, 1980). Rick James infamously stole Prince's keyboards during this tour and used them on his iconic "Street Songs" album.

Rest In Power 0+>**

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**Sending this one out to anyone who is fighting and pushing through. A little motivation and good vibes. Blast it through your headphones or in your good quality bluetooth speakers...Pass it around and spread the vibes -Papa Robbie

Good Vibes Podcast**

1. Cyaan Dead (Can't Die)- Louie Culture

2. Lioness On The Rise- Queen Ifrica

3. Heart Feel It- Foundation

4. Ready Fi Mi -Josey Wales

5. Heart Massage- Dwight Pinkney

6. Keep On Movin’ -Bob Marley & The Wailers

7. Feel Like Bustin’ Loose- Rebirth Brass Band

8. Do Whatcha Wanna -Rebirth Brass Band

9. Feel Like Funkin’ It Up

10. Lovely Day- The Soul Rebels

11. I Shall Be Released- Judy Mowatt

12. Don’t Give Up- Jah Messengers

13. Pick Myself Up (Live)- Peter Tosh & Word Sound & Power

14. Motherland Journey- Blue Lab Beats (feat. Killbeatz & Fela Kuti)

15. Iron Lion Zion- Bob Marley
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Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, which earned him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul".

Gaye's Motown songs include "Ain't That Peculiar", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)", and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". He also recorded duets with Mary Wells, Kim Weston, Tammi Terrell, and Diana Ross. During the 1970s, Gaye recorded the albums What's Going On (1971) and Let's Get It On (1973) and became one of the first artists in Motown to break away from the reins of a production company.

On April 1, 1984, on the day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot and killed by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., at their house in Western Heights, Los Angeles, after an argument. Gay Sr. later pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, and received a six-year suspended sentence and five years of probation. Many institutions have posthumously bestowed Gaye with awards and other honors including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and inductions into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Traumatized, a tortured and divided soul…a musical genius.

Here is a live potpourri of many of Marvin Gaye’s classic songs.

Tracklist:

1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

2. What’s Going On

3. Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)

4. Let’s Get It On

5. Trouble Man

6. Motown Medley

7. Got To Give It Up

8. After The Dance

9. Mercy Mercy Me

10. A Funky Space Reincarnation

11. Distant Lover

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**I've had the pleasure of guest hosting Roots Musik Karamu.
Here is my third episode for those who missed it live!!
This is a special Women's History Month episode.
Pass it around and BLAST it!!
-Papa Robbie

The show airs live on Saturday nights at 10pm-12am (EST)
Listen online:*https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/* Roots Musik Karamu (3/2/24)
Guest Host: "Papa Robbie"
Engineer: Bruce Roberts (ARP Studios)
Special thanks to Osei Chandler

Hour I :

ROOTS MUSIK KARAMU MARCH 2 2024**

1. Nkulee Dube – I Am Woman 4:48

2. Tanya Stephens – Bible Or The Gun 3:09

3. I Threes- Could You Be Loved 4:19

4. Sherieta – Finally 3:54

5. Rica Newell -Them Fools Have Failed 3:42

6. Jah 9 – Love Has Found I 4:34

7. Etana – 100 On The Highway 3:52

8. Maimouna Yousef – GPS 3:48

9. Rita Marley -Easy Sailing 3:20

10. Dub Syndicate – Roots Commandment (DUB) 5:44

11. Lila Ike – Sweet Inspiration 3:36

12. Tanya Stephens -To The Limit 3:13

13. Toots & The Maytals-Hope That We Can Be Together Soon 3:56

14. Bob Marley – Mellow Mood (Remix) 3:22

15. Miriam Makeba – The Click Song 2:31

16. Hugh Masekela- Makeba 5:59

Hour II :

1. Angelique Kidjo – Agolo 4:28

2. Michelle Henry – De Peace Survey 6:28

3. Lady G -Respect Woman 5:45

4. Koffee- Raggamuffin 3:20

5. Marcia Griffiths & Lt. Stitchie -Special Gift 3:51

6. Macka Diamond & Bunny Wailer- Come Party 3:30

7. Etana -Spread Love 4:05

8. Tarrus Riley- She’s Royal 4:11

9. VP Hit Team – To The Foundation (DUB) 4:38

10. Khalia – Nothing Can Justify 3:25

11. Nikki Giovanni & The NY Community Choir 1:58

12. Andreya Triana– Woman 3:07

13. Aleighcia Scott- Good Vibes 4:12

14. Bob Marley – Gonna Get You (Remix) 2:43

15. Ikaya - For You 3:32

16. Morgan Heritage – She’s Still Loving Me 4:27

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**Robert Nesta Marley (1945-1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of the genre, his music fused elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, and he was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style.

Marley's contribution to music irrefutably increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture. Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms.**

Here is an extended musical collage livicated to the legend, Robert Nesta Marley.

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**There is nothing quite like live horns. I've compiled some of my favorite songs featuring live horns and focusing on New Orleans Second Line flavor.
Enjoy!! - Papa Robbie

"Do Whatcha Wanna" -Rebirth Brass Band
"Feel Like Funkin' It Up" - Rebirth Brass Band
"Just The Two Of Us" -Rebirth Brass Band
"Lovely Day" - The Soul Rebels
"It's Up To You" - The Soul Rebels feat. Kes, Kaylin Jasmine & Julian Gosin
"Sabor Latino" -The Soul Rebels feat. Trombone Shorty
"Sexual Healing" - The Hot 8 Brass Band
"Bingo Bango" - The Hot 8 Brass Band
"Buck It Like A Horse" - Lil Rascals
"The Flinstones Meet The President" -Dirty Dozen Brass Band
"Night Train" -Dirty Dozen Brass Band
"Voodoo" -Dirty Dozen Brass Band"
"Lil' Liza Jane" - New Birth Brass Band
"Mardi Gras In New Orleans" - New Birth Brass Band**

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Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon (January 17, 1966), better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaicandancehall artist. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he was one of the most popular Jamaican artists in the world. Throughout his prominence in his home country as a dancehall artist, he gained popularity in North America with his studio album, Just Reality, in 1990. He released two studio albums, As Raw as Ever and X-tra Naked, which both won a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album **in 1992 and 1993, respectively.

His international career started in the late 1980s, along with a number of fellow Jamaicans including reggae singers Cocoa Tea and Krystal. Ranks also worked with Chuck Berry and American rappers KRS-One and Chubb Rock**.

The stylistic origins of the genre reggaeton can be traced back to the 1990 song "Dem Bow", from Ranks' album Just Reality. Produced by Bobby "Digital" Dixon, the Dem Bow riddim became so popular in Puerto Rican freestyle sessions that early Puerto Rican **reggaeton was simply known as "Dembow". The Dem Bow riddim is an integral and inseparable part of reggaeton, so much so that it has become its defining characteristic.

Seani B began DJ-ing as very young in the late 80s along with his older brothers and friends in the popular Sound System Limited Edition. During those years Seani B also began trying out his radio skills on the local radio station Star FM, where he primarily played hip-hop.**

In 1994, he released a bootleg dancehall / reggae remix by Case and Foxy Brown’s classic track “Touch Me, Teach Me”. The remix was a huge success and the radio station Kiss FM immediately asked if Seani B would work for them with remixes and create customized reggae mixes for DJ David Rodigan.

It didn’t take long before some of the world’s greatest artists caught notion of “The Remix Kid” and his vibe, and artists such as Lauryn Hill, Shaggy and Rayvon soon asked for official mixes. Seani B did not disappoint and the rest is history. Seani B has since worked on a series of acclaimed and blockbuster collaborations with various Dancehall, R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae stars.

**His bookings as a DJ takes him all over the world – from different dancehall soundclashes in New York to festivals in Kenya.

Enjoy!! -Papa Robbie**

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**In 2006, Nas released an album entitled "Hip Hop Is Dead". The album pays homage to the various hip hop artists who have influenced him. One particular song ("Where Are They Now?") on the album focused on his favorite emcees who had since moved away from the spotlight for various reasons. In 2007, he released THREE remixes of the song. He did and 80's remix, a 90's remix, and a West Coast remix all featuring some heavy hitters who he admired. I've included the original album track as well as the remixes. Happy Birthday Hip-Hop!! -Papa Robbie

Nas - “Where Are They Now?"**

2. Nas "Where Are They Now" (80s Remix feat. MC Shan, Raheem, Doctor Ice, Kangol, Kool Moe Dee, Sha Rock, Tito, Grandmaster Caz, Lique, Dana Dane, Pebblee Poo & Just Ice)
3.Nas "Where Are They Now?"('90s Remix feat. Redhead Kingpin, The Original Spinderella, Rob Base, Father MC, Monie Love, Mike G (of the Jungle Brothers), EST (of 3XDope), Chip Fu (of the Fu Schnickens), Positive K, Das EFX, Lords of the Underground, Dres (of Black Sheep)

4. Nas "Where Are They Now?" (West Coast Remix feat. Breeze, Kam, King Tee, Candyman, Threat, Ice-T, Sir Mix-A-Lot and the Conscious Daughters)

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**Anyone who knows me knows I'm a hardcore lover of organically created music. However, I do have an appreciation for innovative and fun music created with synthesizers and other gadgets. Some of these songs have been sampled countless times and have laid the groundwork for a WHOLE lot of other music.

Compurer Games-Firecracker- Yellow Magic Orchestra
Trans-Europe Express- Kraftwerk
Numbers- Kraftwerk
Beat Box- The Art Of Noise
Close To The Edit- The Art Of Noise
The Duel - Giorgio Moroder
The Discovery - Harold Faltermeyer
Axel F. -Harold Faltermeyer
Rainforest - Paul Hardcastle
Gangster Tripping - Fatboy Slim

Enjoy!!
- Papa Robbie

For entertainment and educational purposes only.**

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Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, c. February 1817 or 1818– February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory and incisive antislavery writings. Accordingly, he was described by abolitionists in his time as a living counterexample to enslavers' arguments that enslaved people lacked the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens. Northerners at the time found it hard to believe that such a great orator had once been enslaved. It was in response to this disbelief that Douglass wrote his first autobiography.

Douglass wrote three autobiographies, describing his experiences as an enslaved person in his Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (1845), which became a bestseller and was influential in promoting the cause of abolition, as was his second book, My Bondage and My Freedom (1855). Following the Civil War, Douglass was an active campaigner for the rights of freed slaves and wrote his last autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass. First published in 1881 and revised in 1892, three years before his death, the book covers his life up to those dates. Douglass also actively supported women's suffrage, and he held several public offices. Without his knowledge or consent, Douglass became the first African American nominated for vice president of the United States, as the running mate of Victoria Woodhull on the Equal Rights Party ticket.

On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a keynote address at an Independence Day celebration and asked, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Douglass was a powerful orator, often traveling six months out of the year to give lectures on abolition. His speech, given at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, was held at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.
It was a scathing speech in which Douglass stated, “This Fourth of July is yours, not mine, You may rejoice, I must mourn.”
Here is Ossie Davis reciting the speech made by Frederick Douglass in 1852. I have added Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns as a musical bed. The songs included are "Fallen Off The Edge", "Oh I Don't Think Sew", and "Lickety Split".

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**Just a little musical potpourri featuring some of my favorite dancehall legends. Crank it up and dance!
There will be more volumes. ;-) -Papa Robbie

Bam Bam - Sister Nancy
Worries In The Dance- Frankie Paul
Who Can Make The Dance Ram- King Yellowman
Ram The Party - Sister Carol
Undercover Lover -Josey Wales
Pain (Live at Reggae Sunsplash) -Brigadier Jerry
Mi God Mi King -Papa Levi
Rough & Rugged -Shinehead
Bible Story -Lt. Stitchie
Bam Bam- Tiger
Defense- Shelly Thunder
Just Reality (Remix)- Shabba Ranks
Lyrics (Live at Reggae Sunsplash) -Papa San
Tell Me Who - Super Cat
Round Of Applause- Lady G.
Jungle Fever -Ninjaman
Weeping & Mourning - Admiral Bailey
Real Raggamuffin - Sugar Minott**

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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop**.

Check out this FUNKY PURPLE EXPEDITION!!**

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**Prince Rogers Nelson

June 7, 1958-April 21, 2016**

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**There are leaves, stems, and branches but none would exist without the ROOTS.

Here is a roots reggae excursion. Special extended edition.
Livicated to the world.
Enjoy!!

Chant To Selassie I - Augustus Pablo
Picture On The Wall- Natural-Ites
Calling Rastafari (Live) - Burning Spear
Columbus (Live)- Burning Spear
African Children -Aswad
Roots Rocking -Aswad
Any Which Way Freedom- Mutabaruka
Mama Africa (Live) -Garnet Silk
Whip Them Jah Jah (Live) - Dennis Brown
Moses The Prophet- Peter Tosh
Symphony Rastafari- Cat Coore
Messenger- Luciano
Family - Joe Higgs
I Don't Have A Color Problem- Mutabaruka
Steppin' Out A Babylon- Marcia Griffiths
Don't Let Babylon Use You- Fred Locks
I Got A Joy- Fred Locks
One God, One Aim- Abakush
Never- Angela Winters
Screwface- Judy Mowatt
Two Sevens Clash- Culture
Addis Ababa- Culture
Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally 'Round) -Steel Pulse
Not King James Version- Steel Pulse
I'm Not Afraid- Donovan
Serious Man- Donovan
Heart Feel It- Foundation
Sign Of The Times- Foundation
Unafraid- Jah 9
I Am Woman- Nkulee Dube

I do not own the rights to these songs. For edutainment purposes only.**

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**Since I was a child, I've loved instrumentals. There was a time when instrumentals were hit records. Nowadays in popular music, musicianship is minimal so the MUSIC isn't pushed to the forefront. I've compiled a little instrumental potpourri of some of my favorite instrumentals. This is only a FRACTION, but I wanted to share a few nuggets. Crank this one through your headphones or through your speakers! Some serious ear-candy. Likely to spark some memories for some of you.
Hope you enjoy!! -Papa Robbie

Love Is The Message- MFSB
T.S.O.P. - MFSB
The Hustle - Van McCoy
Funky '75 - The Sunshine Band
Sunshine - The Sunshine Band
Computer Game/Firecracker - Yellow Magic Orchestra
Rise -Herb Alpert
Keep Your Eye On Me - Herb Alpert
Spottie (Remix) - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
War - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Lovely Day - The Soul Rebels
2001 (That'll Work) - Chuck Brown

I don't own the rights to these songs. For educational purposes only!!**

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**Without the mothers, there would be no brothers, and without the sisters, there'd be no misters. Sending this one out to the foundation and backbone of our world. The WOMEN. Share this one with EVERYONE (especially the women in your lives).
Inspiration, humor, positive energy, and all around good vibes.
Happy Women's History Month!! -Papa Robbie

Fire Burning -Marcia Griffiths
Free Pt. 2 -Etana
Spread Love -Etana
Ego Trippin' -Nikki Giovanni & The New York Community Choir
Woman -Andreya Triana
Lioness On The Rise - Queen Ifrica
Finally - Sherieta
Nuff Respect - Lady G.
African Woman - Lady G.
Key To Happiness - Mumu Fresh feat. Alex Isley
Feel Good -Jah 9
Sunday Morning -Tanya Stephens
Keep Looking Up - Tanya Stephens
I Shall Be Released - Judy Mowatt
Who Colt The Game - Rita Marley
Iron Lion Zion - I-Threes
Could You Be Loved -I-Threes
Agolo (Live) -Angelique Kidjo
Afirika (Live) - Angelique Kidjo
I'm An African -Calypso Rose
Man Smart, Woman Smarter -Calypso Rose
De Peace Survey -Michelle Henry
The Click Song -Miriam Makeba

I do not own the rights to the music on this podcast. All material for educational purposes only.**

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The Wailers, and prior to that The Wailing Rudeboys, The Wailing Wailers and The Teenagers) were a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae band. The founding members, in 1963, were Bob Marley (Robert Nesta Marley), Peter Tosh (Hubert Winston McIntosh), and Bunny Wailer **(Neville Livingston).

They released four albums before signing to Island Records in 1972. Two more albums were created before Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, citing grievances over label treatment and ideological differences. Marley carried on with a new line-up, including the I-Threes that put out seven more more albums.
Marley called his supporting band "The Wailers".
Marley died in 1981. Tosh was murdered in 1987. Wailer passed away in 2021.

This episode features live performances featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer each performing as solo artists. I purposely didn't include any recordings of them as a group. Most of these live recordings are "unofficial" as they are soundboard recordings which were never released by any record label.

There is nothing like LIVE reggae music...Enjoy!!

Natural Mystic - Bob Marley & The Wailers
So Much Things To Say - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Positive Vibration - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Jammin' - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Wanted Dread & Alive - Peter Tosh
I'm Not Gonna Give It Up -Peter Tosh
Where You Gonna Run - Peter Tosh
Mama Africa - Peter Tosh
Baldhead Jesus - Bunny Wailer & The Solomonic Reggaestra
Rock & Groove - Bunny Wailer & The Solomonic Reggaestra
Dance Rock/ Rootsman Skanking- Bunny Wailer & The Solomonic Reggaestra
Cool Runnings/ Keep On Moving -Bunny Wailer & The Solomonic Reggaestra

I do not own the rights to these recordings. For educational purposes only.**

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The Love Unlimited Orchestra was a 40-piece string-laden orchestra formed by American singer Barry White, and served as a backing unit for White and for female vocal trio Love Unlimited. From the early 1970s on, they also recorded several singles and albums under their own name.
The orchestra was originally formed in 1972 to back White's female vocal group Love Unlimited for their debut album. The following year they began supporting White for his solo debut I've Got So Much to Give.

Their biggest hit was 1973's instrumental single "Love's Theme". The track, written by Barry White, went to number 1 for one week in the US and number 10 in the UK. The RIAA awarded a gold disc in February 1974. The hit was included on the orchestra's debut album Rhapsody in White **issued in 1974.

The orchestra continued to record albums for 20th Century Records until the end of the 1970s. By 1981, they had moved to White's own label Unlimited Gold. Their final album Rise was issued in 1983.

I've compiled some of my favorite Love Unlimited Orchestra songs. Listen with headphones or through speakers to appreciate all of the textures. Barry White is known for his bedroom ballads but most of these are designed to make you MOVE and they're all wrapped up in LOVE.
Enjoy!

Bring It On Up
I Wanna Stay
Love's Theme
What Am I Gonna Do With You
Rhapsody In White
You, I Adore
Don't You Know How Much I Love You
Together Brothers
Satin Soul
Always Thinking Of You
Forever In Love
My Sweet Summer Suite
Blues Concerto
Baby Blues**

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**Live and direct from Odyssey Bottle Shop (James Island, SC)...Mystic Vibrations allowed me the opportunity to share the stage with them for a few minutes. It was an intimate crowd with lots of energy.
Here is a TASCAM recording of the vibes. -PAPA ROBBIE

Ric Mystic -Guitar & Vocals
Raheem Johnson - Bass
Super Reggae Man- Keyboards
John Picard - Drums
Caution - Percussion
Papa Robbie -Verbs & Vibes

Shout out to the hospitable owners and staff at Odyssey Bottle Shop.
Check them out.** https://www.odysseybottleshop.com/

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Marcus Ruby -Keyboards
Vasily Punsalan -Bass
John Picard -Drums
Ras Bonghi - Vocals/Bass
Michael Roots -Keyboards
Papa Robbie- Vibes

(To hear the complete performance, check out the "Private Party" link)**https://www.buzzsprout.com/1799535/11854021

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Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago during the early to the mid-19th century and spread to the rest of the Caribbean Antilles and Venezuela by the mid-20th century. Its rhythms can be traced back to West African Kaiso and the arrival of French planters and their slaves from the French Antilles in the 18th century.

It is characterized by highly rhythmic and harmonic vocals, and was historically most often sung in a French creole and led by a griot. As calypso developed, the role of the griot became known as a chantuelle and eventually, calypsonian**.

It is thought that the name "calypso" was originally "kaiso" which is now believed to come from Efik "ka isu" ("go on!") and Ibibio "kaa iso" ("continue, go on"), used in urging someone on or in backing a contestant.

Calypso music was developed in Trinidad in the 17th century from the West African Kaiso and canboulay music brought by enslaved Africans brought to the Caribbean islands to work on sugar plantations.

Here is a brief snapshot of some of my favorite artists of the genre. Calypsonians are social commentators, comedians, historians, storytellers and so much more. True GRIOTS.
1. Calypso Medley – John “Buddy” Williams**

2. Wash Your Hands- Roaring Lion

3. Africa My Home – Lord Kitchener

4. All Africans – Lord Superior

5. Split Me In Two – Mighty Dougla

6. Black Fallacy – Mighty Composer

7. Trinidad Dictionary – Mighty Conqueror

8. London Town – Lord Melody

9. Tar Baby – Lord Melody

10. Die With My Dignity – Singing Sandra

11. For Prime Minister – Crazy

12. Drunk & Disorderly – Mighty Sparrow

13. Women Bacchanal – Mighty Duke

**14. Calypso -Terri Lyons

Trinidadian dictionary -**https://triniinxisle.com/2018/06/30/trinidad-dictionary/

I do not own the rights to these songs. All material featured on this podcast are for educational purposes only. -Papa Robbie

**I've compiled a handful of audio from indigenous people all over the world. This episode features THE DRUM. It was our first telephone. It signaled peace, meditation, spirituality, love, celebration, war and so much more.

The drum was actually banned in colonial America at one point due to enslaved Africans revolting and rising up. The drums let the enslaved know when the war against their oppressors was to begin so they made laws forbidding people of African descent from owning a drum.

I have drumming from Africa (of course), Native Americans, Aboriginal Australians and Japan.
Meditate, celebrate or initiate!!!
Enjoy. -Papa Robbie

These tracks are for educational purposes only.**

**This episode is special. This is going out to the people who are in a "valley". Depression, physical sickness, mental health challenges, relationship challenges etc. Even if you aren't in a "valley" right now I hope this session will motivate and inspire you. This is some feel good music. PASS IT ON !! Peace and love.
-Papa Robbie

GPS -Mumu Fresh
The Garden- Bobby McFerrin
Nikki Giovanni - Ego Trippin'
Keep On Movin' (Live) - Soul II Soul
Caron Wheeler explains the origins of "Back To Life"
Back To Life (Live) - Soul II Soul
Don't Quit - Caron Wheeler
I'd Rather Be With You - Dawn Silva
Love Theme From The Godfather- Chuck Brown
Take The Go Go Train- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers
Bustin' Loose- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
I Just Called To Say - Teddy Pendergrass
Do Whatcha Wanna - Rebirth Brass Band
I Feel Like Funkin' It Up - Rebirth Brass Brand
Don't Give It Up - Jah Messengers
Victory Is Mine -Dennis Brown
I've Got Love - Bitty McClean
Rise - Don Campbell
Rise and Shine - Beres Hammond
Heart Massage - Dwight Pinkney
Spottie - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

This podcast is for educational purposes only.**

Aldwyn Roberts ( April 18, 1922 – February 11, 2000), better known by the stage name Lord Kitchener (or "Kitch"), was a Trinbagonian calypsonian. He has been described as "the grand master of calypso" and "the greatest calypsonian of the post-war age".

Roberts was born in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, the son of a blacksmith, Stephen, and housewife, Albertha.

He moved to Port of Spain in 1943 where he joined the Roving Brigade. He was spotted singing "Mary I am Tired and Disgusted" (aka "Green Fig") with the group by Johnny Khan, who invited him to perform in his Victory Tent, where he met fellow calypsonian Growling Tiger, who decided Roberts should from that point be known as Lord Kitchener. He became known as an innovator, introducing musical and lyrical changes, including frequent criticism of the British government's control of the island. During World War II Kitchener became popular with US troops based on the island, leading to performances in New York. After the end of World War II, the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival took place in early March 1946, during which Kitchener won his very first official Road March title with a catchy calypso leggo called "Jump In The Line**".

In 1962, he returned to Trinidad, where he and the Mighty Sparrow proceeded to dominate the calypso competitions of the 1960s and 1970s. Lord Kitchener won the road march competition 10 times between 1963 and 1976, more often than any other calypsonian. For 30 years, he ran his own calypso tent, Calypso Revue, within which he nurtured the talent of many calypsonians. Calypso Rose*,* David Rudder*,* Black Stalin and Denyse Plummer are among the many artists who got their start under Kitchener's tutelage. Later he moved towards soca**, a related style, and continued recording until his death. Kitchener's compositions were enormously popular as the chosen selections for steel bands to perform at the annual National Panorama competition during Trinidad Carnival.

Kitchener saw the potential of the new soca **phenomenon of the late 1970s and adopted the genre on a string of albums over the years that followed. In 1977 he recorded his most commercially successful song, and one of the earliest major soca hits, "Sugar Bum Bum", which became a big hit for the 1978 Trinidad Carnival season.

Tracklist:
1. Saxophone No. 2
2. The Road
3. Is Trouble
4. Dr. Kitch
5. Lenoir's Well
6. My Wife's Nightie
7. No Melda
8. Love In The Cemetery
9. Tobago Lollipop
10. Don't Kiss Me So Low
11. Old Lady Walk A Mile And A Half
12. Black Power
13. Play Mas'
14. Sugar Bum Bum
15. Gimme Di Ting
16. No Wuk For Carnival**

Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. ( August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940) was a Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA), through which he declared himself Provisional President of Africa. Ideologically a black nationalist and Pan-Africanist, his ideas came to be known as Garveyism. Garvey was born into a moderately prosperous Afro-Jamaican family in Saint Ann's Bay and he was apprenticed into the print trade as a teenager. Working in Kingston, he got involved in trade unionism before he briefly lived in Costa Rica, Panama, and England. After he returned to Jamaica, he founded the UNIA in 1914. In 1916, he moved to the United States and established a UNIA branch in New York City's Harlem district. Emphasizing unity between Africans and the African diaspora, he campaigned for an end to European colonial rule across Africa and advocated the political unification of the continent. He envisioned a unified Africa as a one-party state, governed by himself, that would enact laws to ensure black racial purity. Although he never visited the continent, he was committed to the Back-to-Africa movement, arguing that part of the diaspora should migrate there. Garveyist ideas became increasingly popular and the UNIA grew in membership. His ideas exerted a considerable influence on such movements as Rastafari, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Power Movement.
Tracklist:
1. Man Of Nobility - Garvey Ensemble
2. Black Starliner - Carlene Davis
3. So Much Things To Say - Bob Marley & The Wailers
4. Oh Marcus - Freddie McGregor
5. Right Time -The Mighty Diamonds
6. Marcus Garvey - Burning Spear
7. The Lesson - Papa Robbie
8. Two Sevens Clash -Culture
9. Black Star Line - Brand Nubian feat. Red Fox
10. Up Ye Mighty Race - Buju Banton
11. Blackness Awareness - Michigan & Smiley
12. Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)/ Dub - Steel Pulse
13. Marcus -Maxi Priest
14. African - Gramps Morgan, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Buju Banton, and Louie Culture
15. Garvey - Burning Spear
16. Human Spirit -Shayar

**Hip Hop music has many styles and is a global force. Many folks acknowledge that Kingston, Jamaica native DJ Kool Herc is responsible for bringing the reggae sound system concept to the Bronx which sparked the flame of what would become hip-hop. Many of the pioneers within the culture were first generation Americans. Their parents were from various islands in the Caribbean. This musical collage features the various fusions of reggae and rap. During the golden age of hip hop, many artists of Caribbean descent would have some reggae music featured on their respective albums. Some just rapped over a reggae sample, others would toast over a hip hop beat, some did some of both and others went straight up into ragamuffin dancehall mode. Some straight up dancehall artists also dabbled in toasting over hip hop/reggae fusions and straight up big beats. Even those who weren’t of Caribbean descent still dabbled in the delicious flavors of reggae and dancehall. This is only a fraction of some of my favorite examples.
Enjoy!! -Papa Robbie

Roots Rap Reggae – Run DMC featuring King Yellowman**

2. Hello Y’all – Shinehead

3. Know How Fi Chat – Shinehead

4. No Guns, No Murder – Rayvon

5. Pretty – Rayvon

6. Come and Get It – MCs Of Rap

7. Love Me Love Me Not -MCs Of Rap

8. Black Star Line -Brand Nubian featuring Red Fox

9. House N*ggas -Boogie Down Productions

10. Bo! Bo! Bo! – Boogie Down Productions

11. Woman For The Job – Queen Latifah

12. Sexy Fancy – Queen Latifah

13. The Odad – Stetsasonic

14. Sexy – Masters Of Ceremony

15. I’m The Magnificent -Special Ed

16. Mood For Love – Heavy D. & The Boyz

17. Temple – The Fugees

18. Boof Baf – The Fugees

19. Ready Or Not (Salaam’s Mix) -The Fugees

20. Ol’ Time Killin’ – Kardinal Offishall & Busta Rhymes

21. Ghetto Red Hot (Hip Hop Mix) – Super Cat

22. Wickedest Man Alive – Naughty By Nature feat. Queen Latifah

23. Easy Star – Poor Righteous Teachers

24. Just Servin’ Justice – Poor Righteous Teachers

25. Romantic Call – Patra & YoYo

26. Nah Mean – Damian Marley & Nas

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Twin brothers Ras and Taj Austin, sons of West Coast rap legend Ras Kass and Soul songstress Teedra Moses, met Colombian-born Rio Loz in high school to assemble Coast Contra.
After releasing their first mixtape ‘The Coast Contra Volume Tape, Vol. 1,’ the trio later found its fourth member Eric Jamal, a bubbling rapper out of North Philadelphia, PA.

Coast Contra (noun): a universe within your universe where anything is possible, limitations non-existent. nuclectic (adj.): a diverse range of sounds from Soul Trap, Boom Bap and Latin Trap

The real hip-hop is over here !!!

**1. The Enemy Freestyle
2. Give Up The Goods Freestyle
3. Diet Coke Freestyle
4. Fugee-La Freestyle Ft. Devine
5. Full Clip Freetyle Ft. Natia
6. Never Freetyle
7. Speechless Freestyle

All material featured on this podcast is for educational purposes. -Papa Robbie**

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona and wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop. He often played most or all instruments on his recordings.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at age nineteen, releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the innovative albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981) and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his backup band the Revolution, and was the soundtrack to his film acting debut of the same name. Purple Rain continued critical success for Prince and was a major commercial success, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200.
Prince won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as his magnum opus. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol (known to fans as the "Love Symbol"), and was often referred to as the Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) and simply the Artist.

Track list:
1. Purple Medley - Prince
2. Prince Mega-Mix - DJ Foefur

The world can always use more positive/love vibrations.
This selection is sure to make you rock from side to side and smile.

Ivalasting - Tuff Lion
I Am Woman - Nkulee Dube
Lioness On The Rise- Queen Ifrica
100 On The Highway - Etana
Spread Love - Etana
Someone Loves You Honey- J.C.Lodge & Junior Kelly
New Love - Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
Look Who’s Dancing - Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
Could You Be Loved- Robert Nesta Marley
Iron Lion Zion -Robert Nesta Marley
Feel Good - Jah 9
I’ll Make You Happy- Mumu Fresh
Pick Myself Up (Live) - Peter Tosh
Now That We Found Love (Live) - Third World
Ancient Trees - Tuff Lion

All songs featured on this podcast are for educational purposes.
Papa Robbie

The Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. Formed in 1969 in the Trenchtown area of Kingston, the group comprised of lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and harmony vocalists Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They had become friends at school in the mid-1960s, and were originally called The Limelight, adopting 'Mighty Diamonds' after Shaw's mother started referring to them as "the diamonds". Their smooth harmonies and choreographed stage show were inspired by Motown vocal groups of the 1960s, with Shaw listing The Temptations, The Stylistics, The Impressions, and The Delfonics as influences as well as Jamaican rocksteady artists such as John Holt and Ken Boothe**.

"*Pass the Kouchie", written by Ferguson and Simpson, became an international hit twice, when first released (on their 1982 album Changes) and again when it was covered by* Musical Youth with altered lyric to remove the drug references, and released as "*Pass the Dutchie*".

They are best known for their 1976 debut album Right Time produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and the 1979 release Deeper Roots****. On March 29, 2022, their lead singer, Donald "Tabby" Shaw, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting. "Bunny" Simpson died 4 days later from Diabetes complications.

Here is a brief showcase of THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS. -Papa Robbie

Track list:
1. Right Time (Live)
2. Have Mercy (Live)
3. Pass The Kouchie
4. Bodyguard
5. Brother Man
6. Morgan The Pirate
7. Africa
8. Country Living
9. I Need A Roof
10. Identity
11. Keep On Moving
12. Party Time
13. Lovely Lady
14. The Last Dance

The music featured on this podcast is for educational purposes only.**

**This episode features some of my favorite artists performing live. Live instruments. Live vocals. There is nothing quite like the texture and energy of live music. Wonderful vibes.

Featuring Jamila Falak, Jah9, I-Octane, Agent Sasco, Munga Honorable, Ruff Kutt, Carroll Thompson & Terri Walker, Michael Gordon, Kofi, Etana, Koffee, Tarrus Riley & Michael Rose, Sevana, Jaz Elise, Lila Ikè and Naomi Cowan.
No track list....JUST VIBES.

ENJOY!!! -Papa Robbie

All performances courtesy of BBC 1Xtra.
All music featured on this podcast is for educational purposes.**

**When I started this podcast at the start of the pandemic, the Kaiso episodes were the most popular. I heard from folks all over the world (especially from Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela).
This episode features live performances by some Calypso icons.
Enjoy! -Papa Robbie

Steelband Clash - Lord Blakie
Hold The Pussy (Cat)- Lord Blakie
What Is A Calypso -Crazy
In Time To Come - Crazy
Bedbug/Extempo - Mighty Bomber, David Rudder, Gypsy, Viking, Lord Relator, and Alvin Daniell
6. Trinidad Carnival (Jazz) - Lord Superior
Last Night The Landlord Nearly Killed Me -John "Buddy" Williams

The music featured in this podcast is for educational purposes.**

**Reggae Music has always carried timely and timeless messages. This episode speaks for itself. With "So Much Trouble" in the world, this music is spot on. I'll let the music speak for itself... -Papa Robbie

Real Situation - Bob Marley & The Wailers
So Much Trouble - Bob Marley & The Wailers
So Much Things To Say- Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sign Of The Times - Foundation
Warrior - Bunny Wailer
Tribal War - Damian Marley & Nas
Lioness On The Rise - Queen Ifrica
I Am Woman - Nkulee Dube
Peace, Love & Harmony - Culture
Bobby Babylon - Freddie McGregor
Backra - Everton Blender
Back To My Roots - Lucky Dube
Reggae Strong - Lucky Dube
Religion Is Politics - Majek Fashek
Holy Spirit - Majek Fashek
Lift Up Your Head - Everton Blender
If Jah - Tony Rebel

The music featured in this podcast is for educational purposes only.**

Sankofa (pronounced SAHN-koh-fah) is a word in the Akan Twi and Fante languages of Ghana that translates to "retrieve" (literally "go back and get"; san - to return; ko - to go; fa - to fetch, to seek and take) and also refers to the BonoAdinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth. Sankofa is often associated with the proverb, “Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi," or “Sankofa w’onkyir**” which translates as: "It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten." It implores for Africans to reach back into ancient history for traditions and customs that have been left behind.

Here is a musical collage...for the ancestors and of course the culture.**

Sankofa Session 2022

Tracklist:

1. “Shango” – Hugh Masekela

2. “Makeba”- Hugh Masekela

3. “African” (Live) – Peter Tosh

4. “Great Queens Of Africa” – Mutabaruka

5. “Great Kings Of Africa” -Mutabaruka

6. “Didn’t You Know” – Bunny Wailer

7. “Marcus” -Maxi Priest

8. “Time Will Tell” – Bob Marley & The Wailers

9. “Iron Lion Zion”- Bob Marley & The Wailers

10. “Nappy” -Mumu Fresh

11. “GPS” – Mumu Fresh

12. “Ego Trippin’” – Nikki Giovanni & The New York Community Choir

13. “Lansana’s Priestess” – Donald Byrd

14. “All The Things You Are” – Bernie Worrell

15. “Fight The Power” – The Isley Brothers

16. “Respect Yourself” – The Staple Singers

17. “If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)” -The Staple Singers

18. “Rally Round The Flag” – Steel Pulse

19. “Family” – Joe Higgs

**R.I.P. Robbie Shakespeare.

Robbie Shakespeare was a bass player and one half of the legendary drum and bass and production duo Sly and Robbie with drummer Sly Dunbar.
Taught to play bass by the great Aston “Family Man” Barrett of Wailers fame, Shakespeare played in many top reggae session bands from The Hippy Boys, The Upsetters, The Aggrovators to The Revolutionaries backing many leading reggae artists and as the duo of Sly and Robbie, with their independent production company and label Taxi Records, they worked with artists such as U Roy, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Gregory Isaacs, Black Uhuru and many more.
Their success and recognition led to them working outside of the reggae genre with artists such as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Cindy Lauper and Grace Jones.
Shakespeare will be remembered as one of the greatest and most influential bass players in reggae music.
His death was announced on the 8th December following kidney surgery in Florida. He was 68.

This episode is not comprehensive at all. Sly & Robbie have literally created and produced THOUSANDS of songs. I've decided to stick with some lesser known versions of songs as well as some of my favorites. This is just a fraction of what Robert Shakespeare has done musically (along with his partner Sly Dunbar). Sly & Robbie appear on every one of these tracks. Special shout out to Zik & Osei Chandler for introducing me to Sly & Robbie's music and contributions. Extra special shout out to Naeemah Chandler for helping me to figure out how to lay this tribute show out.

Big Yellow Taxi (Live) - Monty Alexander, Ernest Ranglin, Sly & Robbie
Unmetered Taxi (Live) -Monty Alexander, Ernest Ranglin, Sly & Robbie
Greetings (Live) - Half Pint & The Taxi Gang
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Black Uhuru
Somebody's Watching You - Black Uhuru
Peanut Butter -Gwen Guthrie
Pull Up To The Bumper - Grace Jones
Have You Ever Been In Love - Dennis Brown
Sitting & Watching - Dennis Brown
Undercover Lover -Josey Wales
Walking Jewelry Store - Yellowman
Triplet - Sly & Robbie
Baltimore - The Tamlins
Pirate - Ini Kamoze
Soon Forward - Gregory Isaacs
A Step Closer To Love -Bitty McClean
Vampire (Demo) -Peter Tosh
18. North Parade - Lenky feat. Sly & Robbie
Beg Yuh Sum - Lenky feat. Sly & Robbie
Underneath It All- No Doubt (feat. Lady Saw)
Can't Fight This Feeling - Beres Hammond & Shaggy
Night Nurse - Sly & Robbie feat. Simply Red
Let Me Love You - Ce'Cile
Woman For The Job - Sly & Robbie feat. Queen Latifah
Murder She Wrote/BamBam- Chaka Demus & Pliers
Mechanic - Sly & Robbie feat. Lt. Stitchie

I do not own the rights to this music. For educational purposes only.**