Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Moon Hop : Derrick Morgan

Along with Laurel Aitken and Desmond Dekker, Derrick Morgan is a godfather of ska, rocksteady, and reggae

Bar-Kays : Definitive Collection

This compilation is a shining a light to the extraordinary musicians shaping their craft across its many forms. These virtuosos have taken their talents to the heights few artists reach

The Neville Staple Band : Put Away Your Knives

The track itself is a classic 2Tone influenced punky ska and reggae roustabout complete with wailing trombone and general mayhem! A great rewrite of a ska spangled gem.

Kizzy Crawford: Adlewyrchu Arnaf (Reflecting On Me) Freestyle Records

Freestyle's Kizzy Crawford celebrates St David's Day with a gorgeous slice of folky soul entitled "Adlewyrchu Arnaf " (Reflecting On Me) and sung in welsh too...

Charles Earland : Coming To you Live / Earland's Jam / Street Themes

Robinsongs continue their excellent foray into jazz funk releasing three of the best Charles Earland albums on a double CD.It's a bumper issue including the albums "Coming To You Live", "Earland's Jam" and "Earlands'

Dennis Brown : Just Dennis / Deep Down

When the reggae world lost one if brightest stars Dennis Brown at just 42 they went into deep mourning and justifiably so

Barrie K Sharpe : Rhythm Rhyme Revolution #2

It is his vision of creating a soul/jazz/afro funk hybrid combined with talented musicians who bring the music to the fore and add such depth on the album,lovingly crafted and well thought out.There are many highlights here on RRR#2

Zapp: The New Zapp IV U + Vibe (Cherry Red)

Robinsongs release their second bout of Zapp funk, this time in the shape of a new sterling release, which combines two albums, “The New Zapp IV U” (1985) and "Vibe" (1989)...

Brooklyn Funk Esentials : No Strings

Brooklyn Funk Essentials get out of the blocks early and lay down their remit for 2019with this dope slice of mid tempo disco boogie brilliance.

David Dower Trio : Made In Sofia

It reinforces Dower's position as one of Australia's brightest jazz ensemble leaders.Down under cannot and will not contain him, here he flexes his considerable talent on the international stage