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Fela Kuti: Live in Detroit 1986 (Strut)
Strut team up with New York label Knitting Factory, to release Fela Kuti’s first new material for 20 years. “Live In Detroit” captures the late Kuti at his best, originally a bootleg, now officially released for the first time.
read moreEbo Taylor: Appia Kwa Bridge (Strut)
It is infectious, upbeat, full of energy, has many layers and above all, a brilliant testimonial to what Ebo Taylor is capable of. How important he is in the history of West African music. It'll have you smilin' and dancin' in equal measure
The Saltwater Band: Malk (Dramatico)
One that intrigued me.On first glance, I thought it might be an African world music offering. Wrong.The Saltwater Band are indigenous Australian stars, eight musicians from remote Galiwink’ku Elcho Island. These guys have a lovely sound...........
Mighty Sparrow: Sparrowmania! Wit, Wisdom and Soul From The King Of Calypso 1962-1974 (Strut)
This is a comprehensive retrospective of one of the Caribbean’s most towering musical figures, Mighty Sparrow. Covering the 12 years between ’62 and ’74.During a 40 year career, Sparrow has been an unmatched artist in the calypso g
The Strides: Reclamation (Record Kicks)
Australia's The Strides have delivered a top notch album here fusing reggae, dub, afrobeat, hip hop and even a bit of jazz fusion into the mix! But besides their sheer breadth of eclecticism there are some absolute gems here...
Bunny Lee: Reggae Going International 1967 – 1976 (Kingston Sounds)
Bunny Lee has dug deep into his cracking back catalogue, to come up with a superb selection of 22 belting tunes here, the majority commercial hits and recognisable. Max Romeo’s West Dream among them...
Zion Train: State Of Mind (Universal Egg Records)
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. Fresh and exciting. This album does not disappoint, with a modern approach to technology and reggae music combined to create something special. The follow-up to their ninth album, “Live As One"
Aaron Neville: I Know I have Been Changed
Not my favourite man right now. Is this album not very good then, Simon? No. It is a lovely, lovely job, and some fine gospel bliss from Aaron and his unique voice.
Roomful Of Blues: Hook, Line & Sinker
This band have been round for an incredible 44 years, formed by Duke Robbilard, but none of the players today are original members.
Leba: Intoxicated
Two years of graft with tours and recording sessions working with a host of Jamaican stars including Sly & Robbie and “Daddy” - Reggae legend Toots Hibbert to you and me, paid for this debut solo CD to be made.
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