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The Roots of Freddie McGregor: Vol. II (A Midnight Raver Mix)

Freddie McGregor is one of my favorite vocalists ever. Though I’m not a huge fan of the stuff he did with RAS, his work at Studio One and with the High Times label is most impressive. True reggae roots at its finest. The Roots of Freddie McGregor: Vol....

December 25, 2013 midnightraverblogARTISTS, Freddie McGregor, Podcasts/Mixes, Press Archives, Studio One

Special Jamaica Issue, High Times, April 1983

Here is a great special feature about Jamaica and Rasta which includes interviews with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.

December 16, 2013 midnightraverblog1983, ARTISTS, Bunny Wailer, INTERVIEWS, Peter Tosh, Press Archives

Rare Bob Marley Interview, Melody Maker, February 11, 1978

Here is a rarely circulated print interview with Bob Marley which appeared in the February 11, 1978 issue of Melody Maker. The interview was conducted by music journalist Chris Brazier. Photos by Barry Plummer. Click any image to read the interview at ISSUU.

December 8, 2013 midnightraverblog1978, ARTISTS, Bob Marley, Bob Marley and the Wailers, INTERVIEWS, Melody Maker, Press Archives

Bring The Sting 2013 Contest

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the legendary STING showcase, the greatest reggae dancehall show the world has ever known. This year’s Sting will be held on December 26, 2013. As an official Sting Ambassador, MIDNIGHT RAVER is giving our readers a chance to win exclusive STING...

December 5, 2013 midnightraverblogARTISTS

Barmagrande Presents Liberta

Dermot Hussey turned me on to this project. Barmagrande is a four piece Roots unit that recently linked up with some of Jamaica’s best musicians and engineers for a searing new set called Liberta. The lyrics are inspired by The Most High and Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh....

December 3, 2013 midnightraverblogARTISTS, Bob Andy, Bob Marley, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Cedric Myton, Dermot Hussey, Freddie McGregor, Harry J, Luciano, Max Romeo, Negusa Negast, Podcasts/Mixes, Reviews, Stephen Marley, Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson

EXCLUSIVE! New Luciano single feat. Bob Andy!

Luciano’s “Create Our History” featuring our good friend Bob Andy appears on the forthcoming album titled The Qabalah Man due out in December 2013. You heard it here first…

November 14, 2013 midnightraverblogARTISTS, Bob Andy, Bob Marley, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Luciano

Bob Andy “War In The City” (Jam-Rock) repress now available!

The OnlyRoots records label has been re-issuing some great classic reggae singles recently. They are responsible for the best vinyl EP pressed in 2013 – the vinyl debut by ADDIS PABLO & SUNS OF DUB – “Selassie Souljahz in Dub.” The latest killer repress is our good friend...

November 7, 2013 midnightraverblog1976, Addis Pablo, ARTISTS, Bob Andy, Bob Marley, Bob Marley and the Wailers, INTERVIEWS, Press Archives, Suns Of Dub, Vinyl

‘Who Say Jah No Dread?’

I would like to introduce you to a pivotal figure from the golden age of reggae. Miller will be the subject of my next in-depth article. Soon come! Jacob Miller is one of Jamaica’s most distinctive vocal stylists, with a trademark vibrato he used to accent his performance....

November 1, 2013 midnightraverblog1968, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, ARTISTS, Augustus "Gussie" Clarke, Augustus Pablo, Bob Marley, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Inner Circle, Jacob Miller, Joe Gibbs, Joseph Hill, King Tubby, Message, Negusa Negast, New Musical Express, Podcasts/Mixes, Press Archives, Rockers, Studio One, Tour History, Wailers, Wailers Band

Black Uhuru, Junior Delgado 7″ singles (DEB Music)

1979. Black Uhuru, now a trio featuring Michael Rose, Duckie Simpson, and Errol Wilson, recorded “Rent Man” and “Wood For My Fire” for Dennis Brown’s DEB label in 1980. These sessions were Michael’s very first with Uhuru. An album with DEB was planned but never recorded. The trio...

October 27, 2013 midnightraverblog1975, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, ARTISTS, Augustus Pablo, Black Uhuru, DEB Music, Dennis Brown, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Hep Hep, Heptones, Junior Delgado, Michael Rose, Mykal Rose, Press Archives

Raver Reviews: Alborosie Dubs The System

Alborosie delighted roots and ragga fans earlier this year with the release of Sound the System, an album which features sixteen new studio recordings fueled by his passion for authentic roots reggae music. The multi-talented Alborosie produced all the tracks on the album and played 90% of the...