Finally I put my hand on a copy of this superb tune I've been searching for so long.
Knowledge is a fantastic band from the late 70's period.
They began recording for DJ/producer Tappa Zukie on his Stars label and who also produced their first LP on A&M.
The band didn't output much before splitting and three of its members, died young in violent 80's Jamaica (see here :http://www.makasound.com/ms_boutique.php?id_famille=1&id_sous_famille=11&id_rubrique=63&id..).
This 12' was produced after Michael Samuel left the band on a californian label.
The tune features beautiful flute arrangements and Robbie "Basspeare" Shakespeare on cello!
The pace is very slow, adding to the tragedy tone of the lyrics. To all of you who still think that poor people are poor because they don't want to work, hear this and come again tell me so...
It is quite a rarity these days so I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do, great roots music in extended glory!
Peace to you all,
Ben
Hi Ben
ReplyDeleteI would just like to say thanks for your interesting blog,im a reggae lover/music lover, but good reggae blogs are thin on the ground at the moment,a few years ago there were plenty roots early reggae to be heard so its been a pleasure and a learning experience to read your blog, ive been of work for the
last few days weather dreach cant get out into the garden so been reading about and listening to your great reggae tune's not the run of the mill but obscure sounds great manythanks look forward to your next post
Gordon
PS like your rhum references
peace