Socialism is the solution to injustice some reggae singer say, and injustice is when some have all and some have none

Hello people,

Just a quick but important one tonight.
This tune here is quite rare but the lyrics are full of meaning and well worth applicable today.

And so it goes :

Some a hala, some a bawl
Some a jump, a jump for joy (x2)

The holly Bible show I man
Jah world was created for everyone
And that man should be free
And live in one harmony!

When I man check it out
Some thing seem to be going wrong
Some is having all
While others are having none

Some a them a walk with them hungry belly
While some a them have it plenty yeah
Jah Jah know that's no right
Every mouth should a get a bite!

I'm saying that...

Some a hala...

Share Jerry Adams - Some a hala - Jah B records 7.zip - 14 MB

Well crucial tune, this one deserves to be available to everyone.

Any info about Jerry Adams is most welcome as very few is know about the man.

Great tune indeed, enjoy it as I do, this one goes livicated to all them that have none, in hope that soon enough everyone can get a bite!

Peace,

Ben

Killer nyabinghi cut!

Hello you all,

Today feature is a beautiful Nyabinghi cut by the great Light of Saba. 

I am not usually a big fan of Nyabibghi tunes as they are more "meditation" tunes than dance or social/political tunes and they often are played without bass or horns (pure drumming and voice).

This one is no exception but  like it since I was a teen and it features a bit of horns in the introduction and some bass and guitar and effects afterwards. As a result, for me,you can play this at Roots dances without problem and the pace is somehow quick enough to make you move your feet. 

The singing is about black liberation and sufferation on A-side, sounding as a lamentation, truly conscious stuff asking fro freedom for black man all over the world.

The real thriller here is on B-side, titled Outcry, opening on a loud shout and then riding the same riddim with spoken word by Rasta Son (I think I read somewhere him could be Micahel Ras Starr but really not sure). This "signature" shouting will be coming again and again during all the tune.

Theme is the same, talking about freedom but this time more towards Rastas, concluding that "Rasta Man must be free from Cape to Cairo" (hereby considering that Africa is populated by rastas...).

Sadly this copy has seen better days (quite some crakle, specially on B-side) but considering you do not see this every day  I'm already quite appy to be able to share it with you.

As usual, click on blue text below the labels to download the tunes. Feel free to let me know what you think about it and hopefully I'll be back soon for more.

Peace to one and all,

Ben

Share Les Clarke - Free Up Blackman - Total Sounds 7.zip - 18 MB

Holy grail comes in the form of a blank 7"!!!!!!!

Too much time without sharing some vibes, please pardon me.

Tonight feature is the best way to break the silence : this tune i've been searching for a decade long!

This tune is "perfect in every aspect" : topic, riddim, singer and harmonies. A mighty skank (sharp rythmn guitar and round bass) with organ arrangements  and here appears Tony Tuff as leader for this tune of the African Brothers. Perfect harmonies by Sugar Minott and Derrick Bubbles come as response to each verse.
Here is what I understand from the lyrics, which are simple and plain anti-war indictment :

How many men
Have died in war
Without knowing what they are fighting for?

How many men
In war do fall
With guns and bombs
Their foes destroy them all!

In combat raid
They give no room
One mistake on your part 
could mean your doom

They stalk and prey
On each other
Weasely soul, fatty men
Like scavengers
Run for your life
Or stand and fight
You're trying to be brave
You'll learn on earn your grave

How many men
Have died in war
Without knowing what they are fighting for?

How many men
In war do fall
With guns and bombs
Their force destroys them all!


How many men
In war do fall (ad lib)

If you think of a correction to the lyrics get in touch with me (Sir James, this is a call!).

This tune only came as a blank (ulabelled record) as far as I know so here is what bare beauty looks like.

Share African Brothers - Run For Your Life.zip - 13 MB

Hope you appreciate it as much as I do (you may get both sides of the tune by clicking on blue link below the labels pictures).

Will try to post more treasures soon,

Peace to earth and one and all!

Ben

Some Father Richard Ho Lung productions

Hello,

Today's features are representative of the many influences that nourishes reggae. Those records were produced by one of the many colourful men that shaped this music we love.
Father Richard Ho Lung is a catholic priest, born in Jamaica in 1939 of Chinese immigrants parents.
Highly educated person, he founded in the early eighties the Brothers of the Poor to try to reach and help the neediest people of Kingston's ghettoes. For more information about this order, you may have a look here : https://missionariesofthepoor.org/about-mop/founder/

The interesting part for me is that he wrote Reggae songs and recorded them in a group called Father Richard Ho Lung & Friends.

Here are two of this songs that may appeal to roots fans that were pressed to 7" format :
Both tunes are "gospel inspired " but this first record, Unless the Lord builds the house, could be sung in church easily. You may find a live recording of LP : https://www.discogs.com/Father-Richard-Ho-Lung-Friends-Celebration-Recorded-Live-In-Toronto/release/8112153 But the 7" issue sounds more roots to my ears and may be played in session more easily. Pity there is no "version" on the b-side but a true gospel tune (which I am not fond of).

Share Jonathan Burke - Unless the Lord builds the house.mp3 - 8 MB

The second tune is taken from the LP Brother Soul (https://www.discogs.com/Father-Richard-Ho-Lung-Friends-Brother-Soul/release/6450617). 

The back sleeve of that LP mentions some well known names in the reggae scene such as Harold Butler, Ernest Wilson and even the Twelve Tribes of Israel vocal group The Visionaires!). The LP label also helps to determine the vocalist on this tune refered to as "The Mighty Victim" on the 7" who appears to be Richard Kirkwood. This release benefits of a dub version on the B-side which gives a little bit more of this nice uptempo funky riddim to the happy listener.

Share The mighty victim with Fr. Richard HoLung's - God and Caesar.zip - 11 MB

As always, click on the blue link below the label to download the full quality rip of the tune, enjoy the music and feel free to comment if you like it!

Have a happy day one and all,

Peace,

Ben