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Various Artists
Studio One Roots
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. Meditation
2. Natty Don't Go - Campbell, Cornell
3. Africa Here I Come - Lara, J.
4. Lumumbo - Scorcher
5. Addis a Baba - Dodd, C.S.
6. Set Me Free - Crosdale, H.L.
7. Far Beyond - Scorcher
8. More Creation
9. Blackish White - Ellis, Alton
10. Fear Not - Dodd, Clement "Coxs
11. Drum Song - Dodd, C.S.
12. Africa - Seaton, B.B.
13. School Children - Black Brothers
14. You'll Get Your Pay
15. Congo Rock
16. African Challenge - Simms, Zoot

CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Studio One Roots
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Soul Jazz
Release Date: 10/30/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop
Styles: Ska, South & Central America, Brazil, Reggae
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 5026328100562, 4015698069815, 632427932925, 766487717724

Synopsis

Album Description

Studio One Roots is an important collection of some of the deepest roots music to come out of Studio One Records, reggae's most important record label ever. This release features many rare and classic tracks that have been unavailable for over thirty years. Featuring, The Cyclones with Count Ossie, Cornel Campbell, Freddie McGregor, Bunny and Skitter, Leroy Wallace, The Gaylads and more. 2001 release on the great Soul Jazz Records label.

CD Reviews

SMOKING SMOKE FROM STUDIO ONE

Mark Gorney | Kentfield, CA United States | 03/11/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This disc is a smoking, burning, top notch out of control assemblage of some of the most dangerous and beautiful Studio One ever committed to tape. For both seasoned gourmets and newcomers alike this disc is an absolute must. A grand survey of the Roots, Rasta side of Studio One: early pre-ska, Ska and vintage reggae. Some tracks are so heavy and deadly that caution must be exercised when listening..."