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2009 two CD set. Referring not to a specific genre of music but rather the lyrical content of any given song, 'Roots' music first became so labeled in the mid-'70s - a time when the prevailing message conveyed in Reggae was that of a strong cultural nature. The most common themes among Jamaican songwriters during this period were black conscientiousness, social justice and the teachings of the Rastafarian faith, and these themes are echoed in the music featured on this double disc collection. With top class artists such as Prince Far I, Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy & Max Romeo, this is the perfect introduction to the world of Jamaican Roots music. Universal.