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Nkulee Dube: “In South Africa, A Reggae Legacy Lives On” (NPR Interview)

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Reggae, of course, was born in Jamaica, but the music has deep connections to what many Jamaicans consider the motherland – Africa. South African artist Lucky Dube was the continent’s all-time bestselling reggae singer. When he was murdered during a carjacking in 2007, South Africa lost a true icon. Now, a new African reggae star is on the rise: 27-year-old Nkulee Dube, who also happens to be Lucky’s daughter. Baz Dreisinger has her story.
CLICK HERE TO READ INTERVIEW AT NPR…
Thanks to Nkule’s great tour manager (and formeer tour manager for Bob Marley and the Wailers) Mark Miller, I was able to interview Nkule last year while she was in Germany to play a festival.
CLICK HERE TO READ MY PIECE ABOUT NKULE DUBE…
Here is Nkule performing “Who Dem at ROTR 2012.  The show was taped by Dubwise Garage of www.bobmarleyconcerts.com.
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Coptic Lion represses Mighty Diamonds and Earth & Stone

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I recently obtained several new repressed 7″ vinyl 45s from the Coptic Lion label.  To their credit, there are several record labels that have been putting out quality represses lately, and Coptic Lion is the latest.
“Coming, Coming In” is a rare, unreleased classic roots vocal track sung over the “Born To Be Loved” riddim.  Produced by E. Brooks and P. Scabber at Channel One, probably in 1978/1979.  This pressing leaves a lot to be desired as the sound quality is below-average and many of the discs were punched off-center.
“Africa” originally appeared on the Mighty Diamonds’ groundbreaking 1976 debut “Right Time.” This brand new repress features a different mix, utilizing Diggory Kendrick’s “Lion Flute” riddim, and the tune takes on a much heavier vibe than the original.  Killer remix.
These are my very own high quality vinyl rips.
Earth & Stone “Coming, Coming In”
Mighty Diamonds “Africa”

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Who is the biggest reggae star on the planet right now?

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The biggest international reggae star on the planet right now is someone you may have never heard of.  You hear me?  He’s been performing for many years and has played for millions – tens of millions – of people in every corner of the globe.  I must admit that I don’t really vibe with his music, but it is obvious that I am in the minority.  He is a force the likes of which we have not seen since Bob Marley – this artist’s hero and inspiration by the way.
He is currently prohibited from performing in his native Côte d’Ivoire.  He is persona non grata in Senegal.  He has been living in exile in Bamako, Mali for the past 5 years. 
I am speaking, of course, of Tiken Jah Fakoly, “Africa’s reggae legend in the making.”
This short set is the best 15 minutes from his massive 2008 concert in Paris.

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Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub: Inna De Yard Compilation (EP)

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Check the work that Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub are doing on this compilation!

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1. “All the People” – Cedric Myton
2. “Inna De Yard” – Derajah & Poteeka
3. “Pablo Inna De Yard” – Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub
4. “Pablo Inna De Dub” – Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub