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<title>Bob Marley</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:18 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since just about every human on the planet seems to own <I>Legend</I>, it's hardly necessary to describe the King of Reggae's music. Marley's style developed early under the tutelage of Lee Perry, who influenced Marley's phrasing. His voice graced early Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae recordings, but many believe that the time he spent backed by fellow Wailers Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston was the most artistically satisfying of his career. The varied personal styles that the trio brought to recording sessions and live performances represented the culmination of Jamaican trio-style singing. Marley's soulful vocal leads were supported by Tosh's deep, almost angry diatribes, while Livingston (who later changed his name to Bunny Wailer) provided balancing high harmonies. The group added an R&B influence to slowed-down Ska, using vocal interplay similar to that of U.S. Doo-Wop and Soul acts. When backed by the Upsetters, one of Jamaica's hottest studio bands, the Wailers combined a tight vocal unit with exceptional rhythmic underpinning. That combination was responsible for Marley's first international smash <I>Catch a Fire</I>, as well as the brilliant, Lee Perry-produced <I>African Herbsman</I>. Later, Marley utilized female singers in the I-Threes when Peter and Bunny left to pursue solo careers. It took Eric Clapton's chart-topping success with "I Shot the Sheriff" to introduce Marley's music to a wide audience in the U.S., but today his sound is a bona fide international phenomenon. Biting lyrics coated in sugary-sweet melodies made Marley a genuine political force who delivered his messages in upbeat, rhythmic vehicles. His prophetic wails still ring true; his expansive music remains powerful and virtuosic. We're left wondering why we had to lose the Caribbean negus at such a young age.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>UB40</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:56:24 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Formed in a dole line in their native Birmingham, England, UB40 have become to reggae what Kenny G is to jazz, only without all the support from jazz-loving soccer moms. By digging up classic Soul hits (Al Green's "Here I Am [Come And Take Me]"), unearthing love ballads (Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love"), and rifling through pop gems (Neil Diamond's "Red Red Wine"), they've been able to sustain mainstream success with a string of reggae-fied hits. But a true love for classic '70s roots reggae has always nestled behind the group's mainstream appeal, sparking two follow-ups to 1983's original <I>Labour of Love</i> release, inspiring collaborations with Jamaican artists and infusing their 2006 release <i>Who You Fighting For?</i>.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Matisyahu</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Born Matthew Miller in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Matisyahu spent his youth as an itinerant hippie, following Phish and searching for meaning in his life. On a trip to Israel, Matisyahu rediscovered Judaism. After penning a play entitled "Echada," about a boy who meets a Hassidic rabbi in Washington Square Park in New York, Matisyahu's life oddly imitated his art, and he met a Lubavitch rabbi in the park, spurring his name change from Matthew to Matisyahu, one of the heroes of the Chanukah story. After a few false starts, Matisyahu became deeply immersed in the Hasidic tradition of mystical singing. It took just a few leaps to arrive at his current incarnation, as what may be the world's first Hasidic reggae singer.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Ziggy Marley</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers become something of a pop phenomenon and musical disappointment simultaneously with their Top 40 hit "Tomorrow People" in 1989. Trapped in the Julian Lennon syndrome, most people couldn't listen to Marley without hearing and seeing his father, and were subsequently disappointed by the less-than-pure brand of reggae he performed. But Marley simply can't shake his early musical training -- his work since has demonstrated the power of his faultless, soulful vocals, while his spot-on politics seem to have had some effect on his music and message.]]></description>
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<title>Jimmy Cliff</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:31:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One could make a case that Sam Cooke was never murdered, but instead escaped to Jamaica to be reborn as Jimmy Cliff. Cliff radiates more soul than a cathedral on Christmas day. His 1970 album <I>Wonderful World, Beautiful People</I> put reggae on the map, while showing how various global styles (Ska, R&B, Gospel, and protest music) could be fused together without diluting any one element. The public, as well as artists like Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, revered him, and the film <i>The Harder They Come</I> cemented Cliff's lofty position. He was soon overshadowed by the rise of Bob Marley, but his amazing vocal gifts and songwriting talents put him back on top of the reggae heap.
- Nick Dedina]]></description>
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<title>Steel Pulse</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Along with Aswad, Steel Pulse have been leaders in British Reggae, drawing inspiration from the music of Bob Marley and Burning Spear to mold their own Jamaican-inspired sound. They started their career opening for the Clash, the Sex Pistols and Generation X, inserting a bit of Punk edginess into their heavy sound. Tracks like "Ku Klux Klan" and "Earth Crisis" carried political messages stowed away on catchy, bass-heavy grooves that ultimately founded the Pop-Reggae genre. Lead singer David Hinds -- instantly recognizable for his massive, up-shooting palm tree of dreadlocks -- has taken the band through many musical realms during their extended career, but has consistently based their sound around traditional Roots influences, searing guitar solos and blazing horns. After delving a little too heavily into overproduced, synth-based music, Steel Pulse have returned to their original sound.
- Robyn W.]]></description>
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<title>Damian Marley</title>
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<category>Dancehall</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As the youngest Marley, Damian has taken a decidedly less pop-oriented route than brother Ziggy. His 1996 debut, <i>Mr. Marley</i>, was released to critical acclaim for its contemporary take on roots reggae, but it wasn't until 2001 that Marley broke out internationally with the Grammy-winning <I>Halfway Tree</i>, which saw him toggling easily between conscious lyricism and more dancehall-friendly beats. Marley was pleased with his Grammy, but he quite vocally bemoaned the relegation of reggae music to its own tiny category. He set his sights on a bigger win, and after a long four years he released 2005's <I>Welcome to Jamrock</i>, a remarkable release whose title track spoke eloquently of the tough reality on Jamaican streets. The song gained airplay both in Jamaica and on urban stations in the U.S., and it ultimately won a Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance, while the album won Best Reggae Album. A savvy performer who has also turned his hand to production (with his brother Stephen), Marley is that rare beast: the son of a famous man who seems spurred on -- rather than burdened -- by his father's legacy.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Gregory Isaacs</title>
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<category>Lovers Rock</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Isaacs' love songs are sung listlessly, like an intimate whisper between sweethearts, a gentle lullaby or sweet muttering under one's breath. A Reggae legend keeps on, never bowing to hip-hop trends.
- Robyn W.]]></description>
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<title>Alpha Blondy</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 09:55:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Biting politics packaged in some of the tightest, most appealing reggae in the world. Born on the Ivory Coast, Blondy calls himself an "African Rasta," spouting conscious views and a thorough knowledge of the world's workings. An astounding multi-lingualist, Blondy has widened his appeal to audiences around the world, writing songs in French, English, Hebrew, Arabic, Dioula and other West African tongues. Tracks like "Apartheid is Nazism" and "Jerusalem" have garnered well-deserved acclaim, as Blondy delivers caustic messages wrapped in the most plaintive melodies. His touring band Solar System is as tight as it gets, supporting this powerful international symbol of justice and musical beauty.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Black Uhuru</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Part of the second wave of Reggae in Jamaica, Black Uhuru boast a more polished sound than many of their immediate predecessors, without sacrificing any of the Roots spirit. Heavy Dub reverb bandies about both horns and vocals, occasionally sliced with rock-influenced guitars. The sound is deep and meditative, filled with echoing vocals subtly informed by the dance-friendly vibe of yesteryear. Despite a rotating lineup for much of its lifespan, Uhuru's original, distinctive sound makes the band one of the great Reggae outfits ever.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Johnny Nash</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:28:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Stephen Marley</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Stephen's last name is both his greatest asset and his biggest obstacle. The benefits are obvious: wealth, access and an instant career. But having a demi-God as your father creates difficulties in finding your own path and earning respect. Stephen has managed nicely, first as a back-up singer for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and then as a producer for Damian Marley. He was responsible for the latter Marley's biggest hits, including "Welcome To Jamrock" and "All Night." His production work infuses roots reggae with dancehall's most bombastic beats, resulting in thoughtful dance music. In 2006, he released the single "Traffic Jam," chronicling his arrest for marijuana.]]></description>
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<title>Maxi Priest</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Artists who can take widely known but undersold genres to the top of the charts are anomalies, which would make Maxi Priest among the most impressive of the reggae lot. Since his beginnings in the 1980s, Priest has scored a number of hits and sold thousands of crates of albums in both his native Britain and the U.S. A number of his hits include remakes of old songs dressed up in reggae clothing.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Shabba Ranks</title>
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<category>Dancehall</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:45 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[He's gained international recognition and praise from fans and musicians alike, delivering semi-rapped lines with his gravelly vocals on hundreds of classic tracks -- often with support from major artists like KRS-One, Maxi-Priest and Queen Latifah among others. Though he's cleaned up his act considerably, the slackness' of his lyrics is evident in even the titles of his albums, such as <I>Love Punanny Bad</I>, and who can blame him? The single "Wicked in Bed" earned him a good deal of his massive reputation. As an artist on Epic records, Ranks has reached a much larger audience than many of his peers, gaining fans all over the world, especially in Japan and England. Working with top producers like King Jammy and Bobby Digital has given his music reliably fresh rhythms and a melodic edge. With a couple of Grammys and name drops by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, there seems to be little chance of Shabba's reign ending.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Eddy Grant</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:20:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Third World</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Third World splintered away from Inner Circle in the 1970s to develop their extremely influential Pop-Reggae sound, practically inventing that genre. On "Now That We've Found Love" the band became one of the first to utilize sounds from American pop music, only to gain the dubious distinction of introducing the synthesizer to reggae music. Their album <i>96 Degrees in the Shade</i> remains a rootsy classic, and the band has since gone on to add bits of Dancehall and hip-hop to their crossover sound.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Lucky Dube</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Originally a singer in the traditional South African mbaganga style, Lucky Dube switched his style to reggae in the early 1980s and became extremely successful worldwide. His sound continued the laid-back traditions of the '70s, generally focusing on traditional Roots Reggae. His political views (expressed on albums such as <I>Rasta Never Die</I> and <I>Slave</I>) led to problems with the South African government, who banned his early recordings from the airwaves but were unsuccessful at blocking his messages of liberation, justice and equal rights -- messages which have traveled throughout much of Africa since. His rich, deep vocals owe a debt to Peter Tosh, and generally sound best when he is not aiming for over-commercialization. On October 18th, 2007, Dube was shot and killed in a botched car-jacking in Johannesburg in front of his teenage son and daughter. He was just 42 years-old.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Bedouin Soundclash</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This Canadian trio stuff a reggae enchilada with homegrown melodies that could stand up to the greats. Formed in 2002, the group released <I>Root Fire</I> after just nine months together, mingling influences including reggae, punk, dancehall and jungle and gaining lots of fans -- and a distribution deal with Stomp Records -- in the process. In 2005 they recorded their second album, <I>Sounding A Mosaic</I>, with expert help from Daryl Jenifer of the Bad Brains. The album features stellar guests including Vernon Buckley of the Maytones and a remix by Gotan Project's Paul Lazare.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Shontelle</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:07:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Born in Barbados, Shontelle scored a Caribbean hit with the 2005 single "Colours." It was enough to catch the attention of fellow Caribbean expat Rihanna, and Shontelle ended up sharing vocal duties with Rihanna for the 2006 single "Roll It." Shontelle would step out on her own in 2008. She delivered the surprise hit "T-Shirt," a wistful post-breakup ballad. The subsequent album, <I>Shontelligence</I>, was released in November 2008.
- Sam Chennault]]></description>
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<title>Morgan Heritage</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The children of Denroy Morgan come together for smoothly flowing Reggae balladry driven by supple melodies and laid-back beats. Performing at the Reggae Sunsplash festival and recording with Sly and Robbie has increased their visibility.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Inner Circle</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The daddies of pop-rock-influenced reggae, Inner Circle are perhaps best known for their song "Bad Boys," the theme to reality show <i>Cops</i>. Their band spawned similar pop-reggae stars Third World in the '70s, shortly filling their absence with dreadlocked lead singer Jacob 'Killer' Miller. Inner Circle has produced many international dance-friendly reggae hits (including the recent "Sweat, a La La La La Long"), survived band shake-ups, and continued to perform.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Ky-Mani Marley</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The son of Bob Marley has a lot to live up to and Ky-Mani does justice to his father's memory with a Soul-inflected mixture of hip-hop and reggae that is as uncompromising as it is accessible -- a tricky thing to pull off. Respectable mainstream pop hasn't forgotten its roots, yet refuses to be restricted by them.
- Mike McGuirk]]></description>
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<title>Mishka</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:16:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Aswad</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:30 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since the mid-1970s, London-based roots men Aswad have been caressing the charts with their laid-back reggae grooves. Their style has progressed from ardent roots messages to more relaxing, island style fare, but they utilize varied sounds -- including Dub and Dancehall -- to keep things interesting.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Julian Marley</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:39:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With the seemingly endless stream of Marley offspring entering the world of music, it seems obvious that Bob Marley's legend will never die. Julian Marley follows much the same vein as his father, moving from righteous Roots Reggae to updated, Pop-Reggae versions of the elder Marley's songs.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Big Mountain</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[They first gained major popularity with their version of Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way," but Big Mountain have maintained a worldwide following due to catchy pop-hooks, top Jamaican musicians and a bright mixture of R&B and Reggae.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Marcia Griffiths</title>
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<category>Lovers Rock</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the premier, if not the greatest of all female reggae singers, delivers her smooth and tuneful singing over classic covers and original tunes. One of Bob Marley's original <i>I-Threes</i>, Griffiths always has a stellar backing band, whether it be Sly and Robbie or the brothers Barrett.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Musical Youth</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:20:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>I Wayne</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Dancehall and hip-hop have always had a lot in common, but it was rare to hear roots reggae on hip-hop radio -- until I Wayne. The young Jamaican roots singer's debut <I>Lava Ground</I> shot up Jamaican charts in 1994 and 1995. Some of that magic transferred to the United States when New York's hit-making radio station Hot 97 picked up the searing "Can't Satisfy Her," and the song soon fell into heavy rotation. It made a modest dent on the charts, thanks in no small part to Wayne's unusual (for the genre) soprano voice and his band's light instrumental touch. He followed up with <I>Book of Life</I> in 2007.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>John Holt</title>
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<category>Lovers Rock</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Starting with the Paragons ("The Tide Is High") during Jamaica's golden Rock Steady era and on through the era of Lovers Rock, John Holt has always maintained a strong presence on the Reggae scene. His smooth, soulful voice is a favorite, particularly on covers of popular American R&B. His is a voice you can truly feel.
- Robert Leaver]]></description>
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<title>Gyptian</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Jacob Miller</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:30:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Starting at the fresh age of 12, Jacob "Killer" Miller graced many classic reggae albums with his rich vibrato and echo-imitating vocal style. Known for his solo work ("Shakey Girl", "Tenement Yard") and as frontman for Inner Circle, Miller's best work was on the classic <i>Who Say Jah No Dread</i> with Augustus Pablo and King Tubby.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>U Roy</title>
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<category>DJ Toasting</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:58:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Max Romeo</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[He's gone through several stylistic changes, but Romeo's incendiary lyrics have always found a way to bother someone. When he started as a singer in the 1960s, his crude, sexual lyrics caused England to ban his singles. When he was reborn in the '70s as a devout Rastafarian, his politicized, socially aware lyrics led the Jamaican government to prohibit "War Ina Babylon" (created with Lee Perry in the Black Ark studios) from being played on the radio. To this day, Romeo's smooth tenor wail can make you sit up and listen, as he powerfully inhabits his heavy Roots tracks.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Turbulence</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:27 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Diana King</title>
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<category>Neo-Soul</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:50:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>common sense</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 01:50:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This is a smooth sounding pop-reggae group emphasizing lyrical content with clear, soft spoken vocals gliding over the top of the jittering guitars and loping drum beats.]]></description>
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<title>Rita Marley</title>
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<category>Lovers Rock</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:46 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Starting with the Soulettes, Marley began to make a name for herself as one of reggae's finest female singers. It wasn't till her co-founding of the I-Threes, with Marcia Griffith and Judy Mowatt (and marriage to Bob), that Rita became famous as a full-blown legend, known for her smooth, high voice. Marley has used her vocals to craft her own career, as well as that of her sons, on many classic reggae recordings, both as a leader and back-up singer.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Mykal Rose</title>
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<category>Dancehall</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Many avid fans of Black Uhuru consider their days with Mykal Rose at the helm as the band's best, and it's no wonder. His singing and writing on songs such as "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "Sinsemilla" are some of the best songs Black Uhuru ever produced. Leaving the band for rest and "farming," Rose has since returned with several solo outings featuring his classic waterhouse vocals, which is a wailing style of singing rife with conscious themes. Adding Hip-Hop and Dancehall influences to his Roots and Pop-Reggae hits has modernized his sound, but work with classic producers Sly & Robbie and Niney the Observer has kept his tracks rooted to tradition by recalling the classic singers of the late 1070's. A fiery live concert may be the best place to catch him bursting into a tenor moan with heaps of Jamaican Soul.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>The Wailers</title>
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<category>Roots Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:14:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Slow, funky rhythms and soulful bass characterize the Wailers' sound post-Bob Marley. Accessible, loosely spiritual, and certainly pop-driven, some would say the Wailers haven't quite coalesced since their charismatic lead singer's death. Nonetheless, these reggae veterans continue to delight audiences around the world.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Norris Man</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Florida artist draws on modern and old-school roots rhythms to back his mellow Dancehall toasting. Whether the music is electric or laid-back, Norris Man writes memorable melodies and complex lyrics.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>J.C. Lodge</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:00:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[There aren't a whole lot of female Reggae artists out there; there are even fewer that have had chart success, and still fewer that can be called superstars. J.C. Lodge is among the lucky few who've been able to take Reggae -- albeit tempered by Soul, R&B and Pop -- and get the attention of people that, when in search of new music, are only willing to travel as far as their radio dials turn. Having taken so many genres to the factory and flattened the layers into a sleek, new, palatable product, Lodge isn't a purist's delight; nevertheless, she has a voice that's pure and flowing.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Los Pericos</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:55:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Argentina's first reggae band started out as a cover band, playing classics by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh but their innate creativity won out: in 1988 Los Pericos released their self-titled debut. By the early '90s, the group was being recognized both at home and abroad: they were invited to play in the Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica and had also become a top-selling act in Argentina, Venezuela and Chile. Nearly two decades later, the group is still going strong.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Edwin Yearwood</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 09:35:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Kino</title>
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<category>Balkans/Eastern Europe</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:34:16 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kino have shot up the charts in Russia with their blend of synth-heavy beats and lyrics of social protest. Deep vocals nearly growl over a variety of settings, from American-influenced rock to Pop and Reggae.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Eric Donaldson</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:51:46 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[For lighter, happy reggae there are few (other than Jimmy Cliff) who can compete with Eric Donaldson. His voice is high-pitched and filled with an exuberant joy, occasionally slipping into falsetto while he sings of love, romance and the beauty of his native Jamaica -- most notably on his hit "Land of My Birth." Though he never quite caught on with lovers of conscious Roots Reggae, his songs have a far-reaching influence; "Cherry Oh Baby" (which won first prize in Jamaica's Song Festival) was covered by both the Rolling Stones and UB40. He's worked with many great producers, including Lee "Scratch" Perry, but his best work was done mostly with Bunny "Striker" Lee.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Mikey Spice</title>
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<category>Dancehall</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Not only is he a talented singer with a smooth, R&B-ish voice, but Spice has also enhanced much of his music with his exceptional multi-instrumental skills.
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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<title>Gondwana</title>
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<category>Latin Rock</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:24:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Love Doctor</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:14:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The LD sounds like a Smooth Jazz renegade broadcasting over short-wave radio from the hills of Jamaica. He plays pretty guitar reminiscent of Wes Montgomery's "California Dreaming" days, tosses in hip-hop beats and gruff vocals, and calls it reggae.
- Michael Ansaldo]]></description>
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<title>Chalice</title>
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<category>Pop-Reggae</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:08:28 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An exciting live band made up of seven hard-grooving members. Packing their songs with laid-back island vibes, Chalice rocked the Jamaican charts in the 1980s with easy going Pop-Reggae hits such as "Good To Be There."
- Jessy Terry]]></description>
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