Get ready like Uncle Freddy for this special extended tribute to one of my favourite Jamaican artists who back in the rocksteady era was the only singer to make hit records at both Treasure Isle and Studio 1 and whose soulful tenor voice soothed a nation with songs of love and heartache alongside calls for peace and unity. Welcome in to the House of Reggae's Alton Ellis Special...MurielSka Beat Mouth A MasseyDance CrasherHoney I Love Girl I've Got A Date RocksteadyAin't That Loving You If I Could Rule The WorldI'm Still In Love With YouI'm Just A Guy Whipping The PrinceMad Mad Let Him TryBreaking Up I Can't Stand ItMy Time Is The Right TimePearlRemember That SundayYou Made Me So Happy Lord Deliver UsAgainBlack Man's Word Arise Black ManRasta SpiritMr Ska BeanaLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
11/18/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 35 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 191
Step this way for another hour of fine Jamaican music where today I'm doing a triple tribute to three reggae legends who have passed away in recent weeks, the keyboard king Earl 'Wire' Lindo, the ska vocalist Winston Samuels and the reggae pioneer Larry Marshall...Larry Marshall - Nanny GoatLarry Marshall - Mean GirlWinston Samuels - You're The OneWinston Samuels - Be PreparedEarl Lindo - The BallJunior Byles - Beat Down BabylonCarlos Malcolm & His Afro-Jamaican Rhythm - Bonanza SkaLarry Marshall - Throw Me Corn Rapper Robert & Jim Brown - PirateThe Ethiopian - Muddy WaterLone Ranger - Dance A Fe Cork Winston Samuels - I Forever StandWinston Samuels - The GreatestLarry Marshall - I Admire YouKing Tubby - Watergate RockLarry Marshall - My ForeparentThe Wailers - Rastaman ChantLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
9/26/2017 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 190 - Royal Special
You are cordially invited in to Ian's humble abode of Jamaican music as I crank up the gramophone and pull out an hour’s worth of majestic Jamaican music for the House of Reggae's Royal Special...Augustus Pablo - King David's MelodyPrince Buster - Kings Of Old Vivian Jackson & Trinity - King Pharaoh's PlagueGarnett Silk - King MosesJustin Hinds - King Samuel Prince Alla - Royal Throne Room Rod Taylor - Ethiopian KingsDerrick Harriott - Solomon Junior Byles - King Of BabylonCocoa Tea - Israel's King Garnett Silk - Kingly CharacterEarly B - Visit Of King SelassieLt Stitchie - Visit Of Queen Elizabeth Eek A Mouse - Queen ElizabethLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
8/28/2017 • 59 minutes, 25 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 189
Welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music, chat and info...Culture - Two Sevens ClashCarlton & The Shoes - Never Let GoCourtney John - Southern WindErrol Holt – Gimmie GimmiePrince Far I - Zion CallDelton Screechie - Mix UpMidnight Riders - Cross The BorderFari Di Future & Autarchii - Shashamane LivingWelton Irie & Lone Ranger - Big FightAnthony B - Fight Dem A FightKabaka Pyramid - Can't BreatheSizzla, Capleton & Fantan Mojah - No SurrenderRichie Stephens & Garnett Silk - Fight BackWailing Souls - A Day Will ComeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
7/9/2017 • 1 hour
House of Reggae Pt. 188 - Frankie Paul Special
Today I am paying tribute to Frankie Paul, one of the legendary singers of the dancehall, who sadly passed away last month aged just 51 years old. But back in the 1980's and 90's he was a one man record machine as he recorded dozens of albums and hundreds of singles, and so I've picked out just a handful of his classics for the House of Reggae's Frankie Paul Special...Pass The KushengpengGive The Youth A ChanceWorries In The DanceDo GoodKing ChampionAleshaShub InCool Now King Jammy'sSaraTatoI Know The ScoreThe Real Score (w/ Bounty Killer)Bring Yu Body Come To Me (w/ Buju Banton)Wanna Be Your FriendPass The DubplateLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
6/10/2017 • 59 minutes, 53 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 187 - Hills and Valleys Special
It's time to put on your walking boots and fill up your knapsack as we head off on another hour long ramble through some fine Jamaican music in the House of Reggae's Hills and Valleys Special...Augustus Pablo - Up Wareika HillBuju Banton - Hills & ValleysJah Cure - Trod In The ValleyJudy Mowatt - Down In The ValleyToots & The Maytals - Never Get WearySmith & The Prophets - Valley Of JoeasaphatMax Romeo - Valley Of JehosophatRoman Stewart - Peace In The ValleyGregory Isaacs - Far Beyond The ValleyLord Composer - Hill & Gully RideDuke Reid Group - Hill & GullyIni Kamoze - Hill & Gully RideThe Coasters - Stony HillBurning Spear - Man In The HillsLinval Thompson - HillsLuciano - Over The HillsLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
5/6/2017 • 59 minutes, 31 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 186
It's time for another monthly delve through the archives to hand pick another hour of fine Jamaican music...The Pioneers - Me Little But Me TallawahKeith & Tex - Touch My HandMacka B - Legendary Reggae IconCornel Campbell - My Roots GirlThe Radicals - Rum TreeThe Termites - Rave All NightThe Termites - Rub Up Push UpWentworth Vernal - RainbowShenley Duffus - To Be A LoverDelroy Wilson - Have Some MercyBig Youth - Love In The NeighbourhoodTrinity - The Book Of RootsJah Lloyd - Soldier Round The CornerKristine Alicia - Valley SongMarcia Griffiths - My AmbitionSound Dimension - Doctor Sappa TooClive Hylton - From CreationThe Upsetters - UndergroundLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
4/8/2017 • 59 minutes, 37 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 185
It's time for another hour of fine Jamaican music where today I am paying tribute to three musical legends, vocalist and percussionist Noel 'Skully' Simms, trombonist Ronald 'Nambo' Robinson and ex-Tennor and Ital Ronnie Davis, who have all sadly passed away this year...Ronnie Davis - Jah Jah JahoviaMellow Cats - Rock A Man SoulZoot Simms - Golden Pen The Tamlins – BaltimoreKush McAnuff - Black To I RootsThe Westmorelites - Miss Hite TiteRonnie Davis - Power Of LoveKing Tubby's In Fine StyleSamory I – Rasta Nuh GangstaMr Foundation - See Dem A Come Zoot Simms - Small GardenSpiritual - Black Man StoryRonnie Davis - False LeadersNambo Robinson – You Don’t CareDevon Irons - When Jah ComeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
3/11/2017 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 184 - Railway Special
Welcome aboard. I am your conductor for the next hour as we embark upon another journey through the heart of fine Jamaican music, so please have your tickets ready for inspection for the House of Reggae's Railway Special...Soul Brothers - Last Train To SkavilleKen Boothe - The Train Is ComingThe Gladiators - The Train Is Coming BackThe Melodians - Last Train To Expo 67The Ethiopians - Engine 54 The Wailers - This TrainKeith & Tex - Stop That TrainScotty - Salvation TrainDennis Brown - Westbound TrainU Roy - Train To The WestDillinger - Riding Down Memory LaneErrol Dunkley - Train To ZionJunior Murvin - Roots TrainTrinity - Kendal CrashJohn Holt - Last TrainTenor Saw - Victory TrainLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
2/7/2017 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 183
Step this way for another hour long stroll through the hills and valleys of fine Jamaican music for the first show of a new year where I've got lined up a handful of new releases, a version excursion and of course some old classics...Glen & Dave - Wake Up To RealityThe Termites - My Last LoveLloyd Parks - MafiaSyd Perry - Rasta WomanHempress Sativa ft. Ranking Joe - Natty DreadThe Reggae Boys - SelassieThe Upsetters - Ex Ray VisionRoaring Lion - HomeEbony Sisters - Let Me Tell You BoyI Roy - Let Me Tell You BoyDavid Isaacs - Just Like A SeaMikey Dread - Proper EducationTerry Linen - Low LifeDerrick Pitter - King Pharaoh ArmyJah Levi - False RumourMax Romeo - The Sound Of WarXana Romeo - Wake UpLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
1/15/2017 • 1 hour
House of Reggae 2016 Annual
Welcome in for this year's final selection of fine Jamaican music, so put on your diamond socks and your comfy slippers and pour yourself a glass of your favourite tipple while I trawl through the last 12 months of new reggae releases and pick out some of my favourite tunes for your listening pleasure in the House of Reggae's 2016 Annual...Chronixx - Spanish Town RockingFanton Mojah ft Capleton & Turbulence - Kingston TownLutan Fyah - Lef Dem To TimeChino & Stephen McGregor - Zero ToleranceRaging Fyah - EverlastingSamory I - I Am GadKabaka Pyramid - Kabaka Vs PyramidBeres Hammond - Who's That SoundBushman - Hungry DaysMassy The Creator - Heavy LoadJah9 - ProsperHempress Sativa - Fight For Your RightsPressure - Lion Is A LionIba Mahr - Big MachineLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
12/17/2016 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 182
Step this way for another hour long selection of fine Jamaican music that today will feature tributes to some legendary figures of reggae alongside a trio of new releases...Bobby Ellis - Mr EllisClinton Fearon - No JusticeJoy White - Dread Out DehYellowman - Mad Over MeBob Marley - Judge NotHeadley Bennett & The Hippy Boys - Roust-A-BoutJesse Royal - Cold JohnnyNora Dean - BarbwireEbony Sisters - Let Me Tell You BoyBobby Ellis & The Crystallites - Shuntin'Bobby Ellis - Shank I SheckKoro Fyah ft. Kabaka Pyramid - Red, Green & GoldCourtney John - Every WayGappy Ranks - School DaysDeadly Headley - Another SattaLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
11/12/2016 • 59 minutes, 44 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 181 - Prince Buster Special
Welcome in for another celebration of fine Jamaican music where today I am paying an extended tribute to the King of Ska, Prince Buster, who passed away on the 8th September aged 78 years old, but back in the 1960's he was a one man recording industry who sang, produced and released hundreds of records that were innovative, funny and controversial, as you can hear in the House of Reggae's Prince Buster Special...Prince Buster's All Stars - One Step BeyondPrince Buster - They Got To GoPrince Buster - My Sound That Goes AroundRico Rodriguez – Luke Lane ShuffleThe Folks Brothers – Oh CarolinaPrince Buster's All Stars - Buster's WelcomePrince Buster – They Got To ComePrince Buster - I Told You aka Duke, King, SirPrince Buster & The Blue Beats - August 1962Prince Buster – Blackhead ChinamanPrince Buster - BoopPrince Buster – Madness Is GladnessPrince Buster - Enjoy YourselfRaymond Harper – African BloodRoy Panton – Mighty RulerZoot Simms – Press Along PrinceVernon Allen - Far I ComeBuster All Stars - City RiotThe Maytals – Jamaica Ska aka Dog War aka Broadway JunglePrince Buster – She Pon TopBuster's All Stars – Downbeat BurialPrince Buster - 10 Commandments Of ManBuster All Stars – Vera CruzPrince Buster All Stars - Al CaponePrince Buster - It's Burke's LawPrince Buster All Stars – The Return Fight aka The Big FightBuster's All Stars – PerhapsPrince Buster - Rude Rude Rudee aka Don’t Throw StonesPrince Buster - Dance CleopatraRoland Alphonso - Sunrise In KingstonPrince Buster - Hard Man Fe DeadPrince Buster - Girl Answer Your NameSlim Smith - Only Soul Can TellPrince Buster All Stars - Come Get MePrince Buster - Judge DreadPrince Buster All Stars - Seven Wonders Of The WorldPrince Buster - Ghost DancePrince Buster - Too Hot Buster All Stars - Ali Shuffle aka Rock SteadyPrince Buster - Shaking Up Orange StreetPrince Buster - Earthquake on Orange StreetPrince Buster - 127 Orange StreetPrince Buster - Train To Girls TownPrince Buster - Sweet InspirationPrince Busters All Stars - The SermonPrince Buster - Doctor Rodney (Black Power)Prince Buster - New Dance Called Reggae aka The ScorcherPrince Buster - Miami BeachLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
9/30/2016 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 26 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 180 - Rocksteady Special
In honour and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of Rocksteady, I've picked out some of my favourite tunes from that magical era to shine a light on the great singers, musicians and producers and to try to understand its part in the evolution of Jamaican music. So clap your hands and stamp your feet as this happens to be an extended House of Reggae treat with the Rocksteady Special...Lyn Taitt & The Jets - UnityHopeton Lewis – Take It EasyLyn Taitt with Tommy McCook - Spanish EyesAlton Ellis – RocksteadyPhyllis Dillon - Don't Stay AwayRoland Alphonso - Peace & LoveDerrick Morgan – Tougher Than ToughRoland Alphonso - Hop SpecialLloyd & Devon - Red Bumb BallTommy McCook - Real CoolThe Melodians – You Have Caught MeThe Jamaicans - Things You Say You LoveThe Paragons - Wear You To The BallSoul Vendors – Drum SongDelroy Wilson – Won’t You Come HomeThe Heptones - Love Won't Come EasyBop & The Beltones - Smile Like An AngelThe Fugitives - Cantelope RockSoul Vendors - Swing EasyBobby Ellis - Alfred HitchcockKeith & Tex – TonightTommy McCook - Caltone SpecialPhil Pratt - Sweet Song For My BabyVal Bennett – The Russians Are Coming The Uniques – My ConversationLyn Taitt & The Jets – I Am The Upsetter VersionLee Perry – I Am The UpsetterLyn Taitt & The Jets - Smokey PlacesJohnny & The Attractions - Call Of The DrumsLeslie Butler - Top CatThe Gaylads – Over The Rainbow’s EndTommy McCook - Soul SerenadeThe Techniques - My GirlThe Conquerors - I Fall In LoveSoul Vendors - Real RockDobby Dobson - Seems I'm Losing YouThe Cables – Baby WhyThe Pioneers – Easy Come Easy GoThe Pioneers – Easy Come Easy GoU Roy – Wear You To The BallPenthouse - Never Let Go versionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
9/3/2016 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 12 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 179
Welcome aboard for another hour long journey through the decades of fine Jamaican music, which today will include paying respect to the recently departed, hearing some great new releases and reissues and whatever else I can lay my hands on...Errol Walker - In These TimesEaston Clarke - Dig A HoleSmiley & Asher - It's Coming DownJesse Royal - Roots & CultureSang Hugh - Rasta No Born YahSang Hugh - No Portion A GalDon Tony Lee - Peyton PlaceDoniki & Steady Ranks - Trod OnDoniki - Burning FireHorace Andy - Pure RankingRaging Fyah - EverlastingAlborosie ft Protoje - StrollingDerrick Morgan - The Great Musical BattleLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
7/31/2016 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 178 - Garden Special
Today I have a treat for all you horticulturists, as we're leaving the house and going out into the back yard, for the House of Reggae's Garden special...Don Drummond - Garden Of LoveRod Taylor - Garden Of EdenFreddie McKay - Peace In The GardenLt Stitchie - Lyrics GardenPrince Alla & Philip Frazer - Black RoseBarrington Levy - Black RoseThe Gaylads - Red RoseFulk Reid - Golden DaffodilsEarl Chinna Smith - Home GrownLone Ranger - Plant Up A VineyardErrol Grandison - Jah GardenLopez Walker - Jah Jah New GardenEric Monty Morris - In The GardenJudy Mowatt - The GardenerThe Flames - Water Your GardenLeroy Sibbles - Garden Of LifeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
7/2/2016 • 59 minutes, 57 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 177
Welcome in for another handpicked selection of fine Jamaican music from the last seven decades that today will feature a version excursion, some reissued rare gems, a couple of brand new releases and a tribute to the foundation artist Lord Tanamo...Lord Tanamo - I'm In The Mood For SkaJohnny Osbourne - Give A Little LoveScientist - Dangerous Match SevenSons Of Negus - Run Come RallyVivian Jackson & The Prophets - Run Come RallyChino & Stephen McGregor - Zero ToleranceLord Tanamo - Pradeial T'iefLord Tanamo - Come DownSlim Smith - The Time Has ComeJ Riley - You Should Have KnownThe Gladiators - TribulationLone Ranger - Rub N ScrubAnthony B - Repentance TimeMikey Jarrett & Jah Bami - Perilous TimeRaymond Harper - Ska-Ta-BrainRichie Stephens - Foundation SoundLord Tanamo - Keep On Moving + versionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
6/1/2016 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 176 - War and Peace Special
Today I've picked out a handful of tunes which cover the many complex issues that arise during times of war and conflict, so it’s going to be just like reading Leo Tolstoy's epic novel about the French invasion of Russia around 200 years ago, but with the added bonus of some great rhythm tracks, in the House of Reggae's War and Peace Special...Meditations - World At WarJoe Higgs - Wave Of WarBob Marley - WarJimmy Cliff - VietnamSuper Cat - Them No CareCocoa Tea - Oil TingYT - Wicked ActLittle Roy - Tribal WarPrince Far I - No More WarJohnny Clarke - Peace & Love In The GhettoThe Jamaicans - Peace & LoveU Roy - Peace & LoveDelroy Wilson - Peace & LoveShaumark & Robinson - Peace & LoveSonya Spence - Peace & UnityLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
4/27/2016 • 59 minutes, 51 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 175
Step this way for another hour aboard the reggae train of fine Jamaican music, where we'll be stopping of at all points from ska to dancehall...Jimmy Riley - ProphecyAl Campbell - Suit Your SelfSkin, Flesh & Bones - Suit Your DubJahazeil - Who Am INorman Grant - Matthew, Mark, Luke & JohnThe Sensations - Those GuysJimmy Riley - Majority RuleLutan Fyah - Lef Dem To TimeJunior Delgado - Play Days 12"Ronnie Davis - Won't You Come HomeThe Itals - In A Dis Yah TimeYellowman & Fathead - Operation RadicationHorace Ferguson - Sensi AddictAssassin ft. Chronixx - Slave No MoreJimmy Riley - Love & DevotionTarrus Riley & Jimmy Riley - Pull Up SelectorLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
3/31/2016 • 1 hour, 4 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 174 - Temptations Special
The Temptations recordings in the 1960's showcased their exquisite five piece vocal harmonies to full effect and had a great influence on rocksteady and reggae, so step this way to hear the story of one of America's greatest soul groups told through the medium of their Jamaican cover versions...The Upsetters - My GirlJohn Holt - A Love I Can FeelDerrick Harriott - The Girl´s Alright With MeBusty Brown - My GirlPeter Tosh - Don´t Look BackKeith & Tex - Don't Look BackSlim Smith - Everybody Needs LoveSensations - Born To Love YouDelroy Wilson - Get ReadyJunior Byles - Ain't Too Proud To Beg + version'unknown' - Lonely Lonely Man Am IThe Techniques - I Wish It Would RainCarl Dawkins & The Wailers - Cloud NineDave Barker - Runaway ChildThe Heptones - Message From A Black ManDerrick Harriott - SlaveLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
3/2/2016 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 173
Welcome in for the first show of a brand new year, but with the same old format, as today I’m lining up another hours worth of fine Jamaican music that will feature a version excursion, a couple of new releases and a couple of tributes to the recently departed…Lynn Taitt & The Jets – Soul FoodThe Techniques – Man Of My WordMacka B – Too Much ChickenStranger & Gladdy – Over AgainStranger & Gladdy – Lift Your Head Up HighPeter Broggs – Jah Golden ThronePeter Broggs – No Ism Pon De RiddimJunior Delgado – The Raiders Nicodemus – Father Jungle RockLittle John – Clarks BootyPeter Metro – Police Inna EnglandI Wayne – Can’t Satisfy HerFantan Mojah ft. Capleton & Turbulence – Kingston TownGladstone Anderson – Ivory BounceErrol Grandison – Jah GardenLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
1/19/2016 • 59 minutes, 31 seconds
House of Reggae 2015 Annual
Season’s Greetings and welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where tradition has it in this final show of the year, I round up my favourite new releases of the last 12 months, while of course adding in a little information, detail and trivia along the way, while you just put your feet up and enjoy a cake or two in the House of Reggae’s 2015 Annual…Inner Circle ft. Chronixx – News Carrying DreadShuga – In DehXana Romeo – Righteous PathKabaka Pyramid – Well DoneProtoje ft Jesse Royal & Sevana – Sudden FlightAssassin – Country BusJesse Royal – FinallyI Wayne – Stay HumbleSamory I – African DaughterMicah Shemaiah – Lemonade DaysThe Gideon ft. Selah – BadadengChino – Zion StepYung JR ft. Cali P – Want No WarDre Island – M16Notis – Raggy RoadLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live.
12/19/2015 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 172 - Rico & Madoo Special
Today I’m paying my respects to two recently departed legends, the pioneering trombonist Rico Rodriguez and the influential dancehall singer Madoo, in the House of Reggae’s Rico and Madoo Special…The Specials – Ghost TownBells Group – Kingston 13Higgs & Wilson – Come On HomeRico Rodriguez – Rico SpecialPrince Buster – Judge Dread Dance The PardonDandy – Rudy A Message To YouRico & The Rudies – Jumping The GunSlim Smith – The Time Has ComeRico Rodriguez – This DayThe Specials – Guns Of NavaroneMadoo – Jammin SoMadoo – Round The WorldMadoo – Coming From TownMadoo – Have You Ever Been To HeavenMadoo – Bite Di DustLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
11/18/2015 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 171 - Flute Special
Hot on the heels of the Bass Special I made earlier this year, this is the slightly more esoteric Flute Special, as I’ve picked out a selection of my favourite tracks which all feature this historic woodwind instrument, which lays claim to being the world’s oldest, as 35,000 year old flutes have recently been discovered in Europe, which to me is the definition of roots and culture…Azul – Rockfort RockWayne Jarrett – Bubble UpTommy McCook – Jah Love Rockers Dub Burning Spear – Give MeUpsetters – Dread Lion The Supertones – Trust No ShadowThe Dynamites – John PublicDennis Brown – At The Foot Of The MountainDennis Brown – To The Foundation Dennis Brown – ConcentrationThe Skatalites – CleopatraVernon Allen – Babylon Harold McNair – The Hipster The Techniques – I’m In The Mood For LoveAfrican Brothers – Righteous KingdomTommy McCook – Death TrapLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/7/2015 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 170
Welcome aboard for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where I’ll be travelling up and down the highway of reggae and stopping off at various points along the way to enjoy the sounds of today and yesteryear...The Gaylads – Over The Rainbow’s EndBlack Uhuru & Prince Hammer – African Love / Yogi BearJ.O.E. – Belly Of Di BeastMicah Shemaiah – Dread On YahEclipse – Blood Fi DemThe Gaylads – Love Me With All Your HeartThe Gayladds – Love And UnderstandingBarrington Levy – Under MI SensiAugustus Pablo – JavaDennis Alcapone – MavaCedric Im Brooks – EthiopiaSugar Minott – People Of The WorldLuciano – Wicked Haffi Run WayLady G – God DaughterAnthony B – Take Off The ShacklesDerrick Morgan & Desmond Dekker – RevengeInner Circle ft. Kabaka Pyramid – We The People Havta TalkLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/31/2015 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 169 - Lonely Special
I’m asking for you to keep me company today while I play some tear-jerking Jamaican music full of tales of lost souls and rejected lovers in the House of Reggae’s Lonely SpecialJohnny Dizzy Moore – Lonely ReggaeFreddie McKay – Lonely ManThe Techniques – Lonely Lonely Man Am IKeith & Tex – Lonely ManHorace Andy – Lonely WomanDelroy Wilson – Once Upon A TimeThe Conquerors – Lonely StreetEek A Mouse – Lonesome JourneyAlbert Malawi – A Lonely Walk Culture – I’m Alone In The WildernessGregory Isaacs – Lonely SoldierSlim Smith – Lonely LoverGregory Isaacs – Lonely LoverThe Charmers – Lonely BoyNoel Bailey – Lonely GirlJohn Holt & Joya Landis – I’ll Be LonelyThe Clarendonians – Lonely HeartachesFreddie McGregor – Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely Log on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
7/26/2015 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 168
Welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music served up with the usual information, detail and trivia…Chronixx – Play Some RootsSarah Lugo & Protoje – Really Like YouLinval Thompson – Ethiopian GirlAnthony Johnson – AfricaJah Thomas – Stereo Graph StyleAnthony Johnson – Gun ShotJah Thomas & Toyan – Non A ThatEarly B – PedestrianGappy Ranks – GenerationJimmie Rodgers – SecretlyThe Uniques – SecretlyU Roy – ScandalLone Ranger – M16Fulk Reid – Golden DaffodilsMorgan Heritage – Strictly RootsMr Spaulding – 12 Tribes Of IsraelThe Clarendonians – Early In The MorningSir Harry – Musical BroomJesse Royal – FinallyLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/28/2015 • 1 hour, 12 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 167 - Bass Special
After a longer than anticipated break, the doors of the House of Reggae are open once again and today I am paying an extended tribute to some of the legendary Mr Bassie’s of Jamaica who over the last six decades have provided the bone-tickling, speaker-troubling bass-lines that have become reggae’s signature sound in the House of Reggae’s Bass Special…Horace Andy – Mr BassieClue J & The Blues Blasters – SilkyThe Skatalites – Trip To MarsThe Supersonics – The AttorneyAlton Ellis – Girl I’ve Got A DateSoul Vendors – Real RockSoul Vendors – Swing EasyLarry & Alvin – Nanny GoatSound Dimension – Full UpHorace Andy – Mr BassieThe Upsetters – Zig ZagVivian Jackson – Conquering LionAnsell Collins – Stalag 17Big Youth – S90 SkankNow Generation – Mas Gan VersionKen Boothe – Black, Gold & GreenLloyd Parks – Mafia Part TwoDennis Brown – Milk & HoneyRichard Hall – Dirty HarryIni Kamoze – World A MusicGregory Isaacs – Night Nurse (version)Wailing Souls – Kingdom Rise Kingdom FallSteely & Clevie – China TownShabba Ranks – Peanie PeanieMafia & Fluxy – Gunman Buju Banton – MurdererFirehouse Crew – Firehouse In DubLuciano – Sweep Over My SoulNotis & Iba Mahr – Diamond SoxLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/2/2015 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 54 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 166
Here comes another hour of fine Jamaican music, where I get to delve deep into the reggae archive and pull out plenty of hit songs and forgotten gems…Roman Stewart – Hit SongDillinger – Natty Sings A Hit SongJohnny & The Attractions – Lets Get TogetherXana Romeo – Righteous PathJimmy Riley – Nyah-BingiBarry Brown – Belly MoveCharlie Chaplin – International RobberyProtoje – All Will Have To ChangePatrick Andy – Living In Mount ZionRoman Stewart – Try MeI Roy – Leggo BeastBig Youth – Tippertone RockingBig Joe – Selassie SkankDotty & Bonny – DearestDotty & Bonny – Bunch Of RosesIba Mahr – HaileKing Of Kings – Selassie SerenadeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
3/20/2015 • 59 minutes, 45 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 165
Welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where we’ll be jumping into our time travel machine and taking a journey along the rocky road of reggae music…The Skatalites ft. King Sporty – Lawless StreetBaba Motta & His Jamaicans – She Pon TopPrince Buster – She Pon TopShuga & Ikaya – Dat Nah Guh WorkHortense Ellis – Woman Of The GhettoPinchers – BorderThe Skatalites ft. King Sporty – El CidKing Sporty – Choice Of MusicInner Circle ft. Chronixx – News Carrying DreadTrevor Byfield – Burning BushAlbert Malawi – Jah Is SweetClive Wilson – One Ska, One Ounce Of Weed, One BeerThe Skatalites – One Beer, One Scotch, One Bourbon (Take 1)The Inturns – Send UsMarlon Asher – ShashamaniLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
2/22/2015 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 164 - Single Syllable Patois Special
Step this way for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where today I'm celebrating the abbreviated colloquialisms and sayings that regularly turn up in many reggae song titles in the House of Reggae’s single syllable patois special…Eek A Mouse – Wa Do Dem Carl Meeks – Weh Dem FahDesmond Dekker – A It MekJunior Dread - A Wah Dat Barrington Levy & Trinity - A Ya We DehSoulettes - A Deh Pon DemHopeton Lewis – A De Pon DemReggae Boys – Me No Born YahDerrick Morgan - Mek It Tan DehThe Gladiators - Big Boo Boo DeyWailing Souls - Who No Waan ComeThe Ethiopians - Mek You Go On SoFreddie McKay – Nah Mek It Look SoSuper Cat & Tiger - A Wah Do Dem SoJosey Wales - A Weh Dem A Go DoLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/30/2015 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
House of Reggae 2014 Annual
Welcome aboard for my end of year round-up where I get to delve into the past 12 months of reggae releases and pick out some of my favourite tunes. So plump up the cushion, pour yourself a large glass of something seasonal and let me entertain you with the House of Reggae’s 2014 Annual…Tarrus Riley – Cry No More Jahdan Blakkamore & Kabaka Pyramid – For The Children Spring Wata – Hold Firm Protoje ft Chronixx – Who Knows Chronixx – Capture Land Notis & Iba Mahr – Diamond Sox RC – Passenger SeatAssassin – Sekkle & Cease Delly Ranx – Sweet Reggae Lutan Fyah – Play It (Drums Them Beating) Bugle – Life Goes On Busy Signal – Money Flow Exco Levi – Reggae Calling Delly Ranx – Ragin’ FireLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/21/2014 • 1 hour, 24 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 163
Welcome aboard for another hour of fine Jamaican music where we delve deep into the wonderful world of reggae and re-emerge with some more treasures from all eras of the music…John Holt – SatisfactionPrince Far I & The Arabs – Hello, Love BrotherGregory Isaacs – Night NurseJunior Ross & The Spears – Babylon FallExco Levi – Reggae CallingWayne Smith – My Lord My GodRico Rodriguez – Japanese InvasionThe Uniques – My ConversationShorty The President – President A Mash Up The ResidentSuccess All Stars – Doctor Satan Echo ChamberBarrington Levy – Collie WeedBeres Hammond – SweetnessJunior Kelly – Dem & ThoseDub Syndicate – JA MinorMr Vegas – HallelujahLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
11/22/2014 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 162 - John Holt Special
Today I'm paying tribute to one of the greatest Jamaican vocalists of all time, Sir John Holt, who very sadly passed away on the 19th October. I've selected a few records from his 50 year career and added in some details about his life and music in the House of Reggae’s John Holt special…The Paragons – The Tide Is HighThe Paragons – On The BeachThe Paragons – Only A SmileThe Paragons – Got To Get AwayThe Paragons – Have You Ever Been In LoveJohn Holt – Ali BabaJohn Holt – A Love I Can FeelJohn Holt – My Heart Is GoneJohn Holt – Strange ThingsJohn Holt – Stick By MeJohn Holt – Love Is GoneJohn Holt – Help Me Make It Through The NightJohn Holt – Up Park CampJohn Holt – Police In HelicopterJohn Holt – Looking BackLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/27/2014 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
House of Reggae pt. 161
Welcome aboard for another hour of fine Jamaican music where today I’m paying tribute to some recently fallen legends. As sadly in recent weeks, the rocksteady pioneer Hopeton Lewis, the Kingstonian sufferer Jackie Bernard, the ubiquitous percussionist Uzziah ‘Sticky’ Thompson and the dancehall guitarist Noel 'Sowell Radics' Bailey, have all passed away. So over the next 60 minutes I’ll be paying my own small homage to all 4 of these exemplary contributors to the music we call reggae…Hopeton Lewis – Take It EasyJosey Wales – Ready Fi JoseyThe Kingstonians – Winey WineyThe Skatalites – Guns Of NavaroneThe Upsetters ft. Cool Sticky – Dry AcidHopeton Lewis – Cool CollieN Elliot & N Bailey – Morning StarSowell Radics – Fight Fight FightThe Kingstonians – SuffererJackie Bernard – Jah Jah WayHopeton Lewis & Glen Brown – Skinny Leg GirlHopeton Lewis & U Roy – Tom DrunkCulture – Natty Never Get WearyThe Congos – Solid Foundation Log on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
9/28/2014 • 59 minutes, 42 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 160 - House Special
I’m throwing open the doors one more time and inviting you in for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music in the House of Reggae’s House Special… Reggae Regular – House PartyHubert Porter – Dry Weather HouseSister Nancy - Roof Over Mi HeadJacob Miller – Tenement YardBob Marley – No Woman No Cry (live)Max Romeo – Rent CrisisLui Lepke – Can’t Tek Mi LandlordMadoo – Backway Mr LandlordPrince Mohammed - BackwayHalf Pint – Mr LandlordBlack Uhuru – Rent ManRanking Joe – Rent Man StyleEarly B – Sunday DishPablo & Fay – Bedroom MazurkaLee Perry – Bathroom SkankCount Lasher’s Calypso Quintet - Water The Garden Log on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/30/2014 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
House of Reggae pt.159
All aboard for another journey rattling along the tracks of fine Jamaican music, replete with a running commentary of information, detail and trivia…Reggae Reggae – Reggae TrainDelly Ranx – Sweet ReggaeVivian Jackson & The Prophets – Sipping I & I ChaliceCharlie Chaplin – EntertainerSupercat – Dance Inna New YorkDelroy Wilson – Put Yourself In My PlaceDre Island – Live ForeverTommy McCook – Junior’s JiveThe Paragons – The Tide Is HighI Roy – Black Man TimeTony Tuff & Ranking Joe – I Man A Feel ItLutan Fyah – Play It (Drums Them Beating)Stephen Souza – Starting Over (We’re Gonna Make It)Gumbae Culture & Lupa – Starting Over (Remix)Log on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/2/2014 • 59 minutes, 28 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 158 - Curtis Mayfield Special
Today we’re turning our attention to an American singer songwriter, who’s vocal technique, lyrics and music during the 1960’s had a huge impact on the development of rocksteady as well as later social commentary tunes, as it’s time for the House of Reggae’s Curtis Mayfield Special… Junior Murvin – Closer TogetherThe Techniques – Queen MajestyDerrick Morgan – It’s AlrightThe Graduates – I’m So ProudThe Wailers – Keep On MovingThe Mad Lads – Ten To OnePrince Buster & The Charmers – Long WinterThe Jamaicans – Dedicated To YouThe Minstrels – People Get ReadySlim Smith – I’m LostThe Sensations – Right On TimeJimmy Riley – My Woman’s LovePat Kelly – Soulful LoveThe Heptones – Choice Of Colours Log on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/19/2014 • 1 hour, 6 seconds
House of Reggae pt.157
Welcome in for another 60 minute journey along the highways and by-ways of fine Jamaican music, where I’m lining up something old, something new and plenty in the middle too…Earl 16 – Reggae RockConscious Minds – Hotter The BattleConscious Minds – Brain WashSpring Wata – Hold FirmThe Clarendonians – You Can’t Be HappyFreddie & Fitzy – Truth HurtsErnest Wilson – Undying LoveFreddie McGregor – Wine Of ViolenceDelly Ranx – Worldwide LoveGeneral Degree – Thanks & PraisesJunior Byles & Rupert Reid – Chant Down BabylonSylford Walker – Chant Down BabylonVivian Jackson & Trinity – Chant Down Babylon KingdomJohn Holt – Keep Your True Love StrongProtoje ft. Chronixx – Who KnowsBob Andy – Check It OutLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/25/2014 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
House of Reggae pt.156 - Revolution Special
This is a follow up to the Sufferer’s Special from earlier this year, where I take a journey through the revolutionary decade that was the 1970’s, when Jamaica was in political and social upheaval, as I pick out some of my favourite records about overturning the political and social conditions that had spawned so much sufferation. So raise your fist in the air as its time for the House of Reggae’s Revolution Special…The Heptones – Sufferer’s TimeNiney – Blood & FireJunior Byles – Beat Down BabylonMaxie, Niney & Scratch – Babylon’s BurningBob Andy – Fire BurningThe Heptones – RevolutionRighteous Flames – Must Be A RevolutionMax Romeo – Warning WarningMighty Diamonds – Right TimePablo Moses – Revolutionary DreamFreddie McGregor – I Man A RastaFabian – ProphecyHugh Mundell – Run Revolution A ComeDennis Brown – RevolutionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/3/2014 • 59 minutes, 41 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 155
Let me be your guide for another 60 minute wander through the picturesque fields from the last 50 years of fine Jamaican music…Rod Taylor – Behold HIMMikey Dread – Parrot Jungle DubThe Fashioneers – Guiding LightSkarra Mucci – BoxingLlans Thelwell & His Celestials – Golden HornsHorace Andy – Root Of All EvilJah Stitch – Evilest ThingChronixx – SpirulinaThe Heptones – Give Me The RightThe Jays – Give Me The RightLeroy Smart – Wreck Up My LifeDillinger – Trial & CrossesCaptain Remo – Thanks & PraisesStitchie – TemptationKeith Rowe – Groovy SituationMorgan Heritage – LiberationCapleton – Jah Jah CityLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
4/13/2014 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 31 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 154 - Philip Smart Special
Today I’m delivering to you 60 minutes of fine Jamaican and American recorded music, as we’re going to be paying our respects to the legendary engineer, producer and studio owner Philip Smart who sadly lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on the 25th February. Philip made an immense contribution to reggae music over the last 40 years and this show will cover just a fraction of some of the great roots, dub and dancehall music that he helped create. So just press that play button below for the House of Reggae’s Philip Smart Special…Augustus Pablo – Skanking EasyAugustus Pablo – Cassava PieceJohnny Clarke – None Shall Escape The JudgementDr Alimantado – I Killed The BarberThe Aggrovators – The Dub StationTapper Zukie – Tapper Zukie In DubBarrington Levy – MurdererCarlton Livingston – 100 Weight Of Collie WeedScion Sashay Success – It A Go DoneScion Sashay Success – TrainerSupercat – Don DadaDirtsman – Hot This YearGarnett Silk – Retreat Wicked ManShaggy – Oh CarolinaLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
3/15/2014 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 153
Welcome aboard for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music where we’re going to travel over hill and gully and enjoy some old time favourites along with some future classics, as well as pay tribute to another couple of Jamaican legends who have passed away in recent weeks…Wayne Smith – Under Me Sleng TengThe Conquerors – Lonely StreetTarrus Riley – Dem A WatchRhythm Aces – Joy Bells For IndependenceBunny & Ricky – Bushweed CorntrashThird World – 1865Wayne Smith – Life Is A Moment In SpaceLaurel Aitken – Nightfall In ZionBibby & Winston – River JordanThe Basses – River JordanMax & Glen – Jordan RiverSugar Minott – River JordanBurning Spear – Jordan RiverJah Sun ft. Kabaka Pyramid – FoundationBusty & Cool – Kingston To Mo BayBunny Rugs – One Man, One VoteBunny Rugs, Dennis Brown & Cocoa Tea – WarningLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
2/28/2014 • 22 minutes, 11 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 152 - Sufferer's Special
Today I’m picking out some of my favourite tunes which give a voice to the voiceless and reflect what daily life can really be like for people who live in the ghettoes and garrisons of Kingston as well as in impoverished towns and villages across Jamaica, in the House of Reggae’s Sufferer’s Special…Kingstonians – SuffererTrevor Clarke – SufferationBuju Banton – Untold StoriesCarl Dawkins – Dreadful SituationValentine Brodie – Life In The GhettoDelroy Wilson – I’m Not A KingGregory Isaacs – Loving PauperLittle Kirk – Ghetto People BrokeVybz Kartel – Poor People LandQQ – Better Must ComeSilvertones – Sufferer’s ChildWayne Wade – Poor & HumbleGregory Isaacs – Poor & CleanEnos McLeod – Sufferer’s PrayerLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
2/2/2014 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 151
Step this way for another 60 minute sprinkling of fine Jamaican music, where I’ll be paying tribute to some recently departed reggae legends, as well as one of the world’s greatest inspirations…Sugar Minott – Letter To Nelson MandelaJunior Soul – Glendevon SpecialJunior Soul – Rescue The ChildrenMellow Larks – Time To PrayLloyd & Glen – JezebelFabian – ProphecySizzla – I’m LivingLloyd Robinson – Cuss CussLloyd & Devon – Love Is The Foundation Of The WorldShuamark & Robinson – Peace And LoveJunior Murvin – Police & ThievesJunior Murvin – Roots TrainJunior Murvin – Time StiffEd Robinson – Tribute To Nelson MandelaLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/11/2014 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
House of Reggae 2013 Annual
It’s that time of the year to look back and take stock of the last 12 months and enjoy some of the great music which has been released. So plump up the cushion, pour yourself a large glass of your favourite tipple and settle in for the House of Reggae’s 2013 Annual…Addis Pablo – Selassie Souljahz (Melodica Dub Version)Chronixx – Smile JamaicaChronixx – Here Comes TroubleJah9 – AvocadoJah Bouks – AngolaAlborosie – Woman I Need YouLuciano ft. Nitty Kutchie – FreedomMicah Shemaiah ft. TJ, Hempress Sativa, Jahkine & Infinite – Dread At The ControlFreddie McGregor – For Your LoveTarrus Riley – Money CryJesse Royal – WadadaKeida – Stand For SomethingBusy Signal – Same WayDre Island – Uptown DowntownLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/22/2013 • 59 minutes, 56 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 150
I’ve got another hour of songs lined up to play for you here in the House of Reggae, where the music is sweet for your dancing pleasure while you swing and dine and dance for your money…The Melodians – Swing & DineDon Drummond – Don De LionDanny Dread – Reggae Music A Lemon PopsicleJah Lion – Roaring LionAgent Sasco – Look A StartThe Melodians – You Have Caught MeTony Brevett – Don’t Get WearyRoland Alphonso & Lester Sterling – Tribute To KennedyRoland Alphonso & Lester Sterling – Lee Harvey OswaldRoland Alphonso – Jack RubyMovado – SoldiersDoniki & Steady Ranks – Trod OnEarl 16 – No Mash Up The DanceThe Melodians – Song Of LoveLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
11/16/2013 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 149 - New Orleans Special
Welcome aboard once again to my musical time travelling machine as today I’m taking you on a journey back in time to the 1950’s and 60’s, and matching up the connections, influences and inspirations that the city of New Orleans had on Jamaican music, in the House of Reggae’s New Orleans Special…The Upsetters – Return Of DjangoLaurel Aitken – Back To New OrleansSlim Smith – 3 x 7 = 21Prince Buster – Going To The RiverDerrick & Patsy – Let The Good Times RollShenley Duffus – I’m A Lonely BoyLord Tanamo – In The Mood For SkaKen Boothe – Oh BabeNeville Grant – Sick & TiredPrince Buster – High Blood PressureSlim Smith – Just A DreamThe Wailers – Go Jimmy GoThe Gaylads – Talk Too MuchLee Perry – Mother In LawAlton Ellis – Something You GotLee Perry – Something You GotTony Gregory – Get Out Of My Life WomanLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/27/2013 • 1 hour, 2 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 148
All aboard for another hour long journey along the rocky road of fine Jamaican music, replete with the usual information, detail and trivia…Prince Jazzbo – CrabwalkingFreddie McKay – I’m A Free ManHorace Andy – Problems Augustus Pablo – Lover’s MoodPaketo Wilson & Derajah – Ina De YaadAddis Pablo – Pablo Inna De YardJah9 – Steamers A BubbleKeith Wilson – God I God I SayPrince Jazzbo – Step Forward YouthPrince Jazzbo – Croaking LizardTommy McCook – Grass RootsKeida – Stand For SomethingCarol Thompson – I’m So SorryHorace Ferguson – Sensi AddictDon Angelo – Golden TouchLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/6/2013 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 147 - Dub Special
Welcome aboard, as today I’m picking out just a few of my favourite dubs from the 1970’s, to help tell a story of how a handful of men mastered the rudimentary recording equipment and mixing desks of Jamaica and transformed recorded music into something that no-one had ever heard before, in the House of Reggae’s Dub Special…King Tubby – Psalms Of DubThe Dynamites – PhantomImpact All Stars – Java DubThe Upsetters – Drum RockKeith Hudson – I’m All RightKing Tubby – Tubby’s Dub SongThe Aggrovators – You’re All I Got VersionThe Revolutionaries – Ballistic Affair VersionJoe Gibbs – Jubilation DubTwin Roots – Know LovePrince Jammy – Jammin’ For SurvivalScientist – King Tubby’s RockersLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
9/14/2013 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 146
Welcome aboard once again as we take a nice leisurely stroll through the backwaters of some fine Jamaican music while stopping off here and there to take in some detail and trivia…The Maytals – Night And DayJohnny & The Attractions – Coming On The SceneLord Fly – Whai Whai WhaiJesse Royal – WadadaWinston McAnuff – Ugly DaysWinston McAnuff & Fixi – Let Him GoJoe Higgs – Unity Is PowerLloyd Charmers – Oh Me Oh MyConscious Minds – Africa Is BeautifulLloyd Charmers – Ishan CupShy FX ft. Liam Bailey – Soon ComeChronixx – Life Over DeathYellowman ft. Ninjaman, Bounty, Shabba & more – ChampionMichael Anthony – Living In SorrowsAl Barry – Morning SunLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/18/2013 • 59 minutes, 53 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 145 - Leaders Special
I’m going to be ignoring Bob Dylan’s Subterranean advice today, because of instead of watching parking meters, we’re going to be following leaders, as through the medium of some fine reggae music, we’re travelling around the world, from Africa to Europe and from America to China, to hear about some of the men and women who have either led their countries or led revolutions or been an inspiration to millions across the globe in the House of Reggae’s Leaders Special…Jah Wally’s Star Band – Angela DavisConscious Minds – Paul, Marcus & NormanMichael ‘Joshua’ Manley – Power For The PeopleSkatalites – Fidel CastroEek A Mouse – Queen ElizabethYami Bolo – Free MandelaBunny & Skitter – LumumbaJoe White – KenyattaMikey Jarrett – SadatBaba Brooks – Shank I SheckBobby Ellis – Shank I SheckEarl 16 – Malcolm XMax Romeo – Martin Luther KingDon Drummond – JFK MemoryLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ianps - to read an interview with yours truly about this podcast, click this link... http://www.theconmag.co.za/2013/07/24/the-house-that-reggae-built/
7/28/2013 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 144
Fill up the tea pot and settle in for another hour long celebration of fine Jamaican music, with facts, details, trivia and of course a wealth of great tunes spanning the last 50 years…Garnett Silk – Cry Of My PeopleLuciano ft Nitty Kutchie – FreedomSkatalites – CleopatraLarry Marshall – It Makes Me FeelLarry Marshall – My ForeparentDennis Brown – Easy Take It EasyGregory Isaacs – Babylon Too RoughRichie Stephens ft U Roy – Real Reggae MusicAnthony Red Rose – TempoGarnett Silk – ComplaintLuciano ft Charlie Chaplin – Jah Is AliveCapleton – Don’t Dis The TrinityEverton Blender – Lift Up Your HeadThe Invaders – Story Of Love? – Holy MountainQQ – Ghetto CryLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
7/7/2013 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 143 - Greatest Special
Roll up roll up to hear 60 minutes of the best Jamaican music ever on the greatest reggae show on the internet. So stop what you’re doing and press that play button below as it’s time for the all-conquering House of Reggae’s Greatest Special…Tommy McCook – The Great Tommy McCookRoy Panton – Mighty RulerDelroy Wilson – I Shall Not RemoveDerrick Morgan – Conquering RulerWinston Samuels – The GreatestPeter Tosh & The Wailers – Stepping RazorDennis Alcapone – My Voice Is Insured For Half A Million DollarsCornel Cambell – GorgonClint Eastwood – Badder Than YouFathead – ChampionNinjaman – Laugh & GrinSupercat – Don DadaCutty Ranks – A Who Say Me DoneBuju Banton – ChampionBurro Banton – Badder Den DemLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/16/2013 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 142
Welcome aboard for another 60 minute selection of some fine Jamaican music including some brand new releases, some stone cold classics and a celebration of the huge contribution of 2 legendary figures who have very recently passed away…Harry J Allstars – LiquidatorLloyd Robinson – Cuss CussDelton Screechie – Jah Is My LightAlborosie – Woman I Need YouRichie Campbell – What A DayThe Wailers – Slave DriverThe Heptones – Country BoyCedric Im Brooks – Mun Dun GuMystic Revelation of Rastafari – Way Back HomeLight Of Saba – AfricaThe Heptones – Meaning Of LifeIni Kamoze – England Be NiceProtoje – Kingston Be WiseEverton Bonner – Murder She WroteLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/27/2013 • 1 hour, 14 seconds
Home of Reggae Pt. 141 - Home Special
Trying to find a place to call home has featured in so many Jamaican songs over the decades, that I’ve gathered a few of my favourites together which explore these feelings of dislocation and the dreams for a better life…Karl Bryan – A House Is Not A HomeRising Son – Everyone Should Have A HomeThe Uniques – Trying Hard To Find A HomeDerrick Morgan – I Want To Go HomeAlva Lewis – Return HomeBob Andy – I’ve Got To Go Back HomeThe Wailers – DreamlandCarlton & The Shoes – Happy LandThe Abyssinians – Satta MassaganaSugar Minott – Africa Is The Black Man’s HomeHiggs & Wilson – Come On HomeJohnny & The Attractions – Call Of The DrumsAudley Rollen – RepatriationU Roy Junior – Repatriation VersionWinston Francis – Going To ZionFred Locks – Black Star LinerFreddie McGregor – Homeward BoundLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/5/2013 • 59 minutes, 42 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 140
Welcome aboard for another hour long journey along the highways and by-ways of fine Jamaican music that will cross the decades and genres and take in some wonderful sounds from the last 50 years. So press that play button below and get ready to move your feet to the beat…The Royals – We Are In The MoodThe Sharks – How Could I LiveHorace Andy – Get WiseBobby Kalphat – Garla-ZarRod Taylor & Peter Ranking – True History 12”Major Worries – TopaLyrical – Tribute To Major WorriesThe Abyssinians – Declaration Of RightsSir Harry – Musical RightsJunior Ross & The Spears – Judgement TimeLeroy Smart – Believe In JahMr Easy & Louie Culture – No PeaceSanchez – Never Dis Di ManLuciano, Louie Culture & Terror Fabulous – In This TogetherJesse Royal – Greedy BabylonBeres Hammond – Rock AwayLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
4/14/2013 • 59 minutes, 44 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 139 - Sound System Special
Step this way for a brief history of the sound system in Jamaica, as we celebrate some of the key players and influential developments which have characterised this distinctly Jamaican phenomenon and of course enjoy some golden moments live and direct from the dance in the House of Reggae’s Sound System Special…Owen Gray – On The BeachPrince Buster – The Big FightBig Youth – Tippertone RockingKing Tubby’s Home Town Hi-Fi feat. U RoyStereophonic feat. Madoo & General EchoJah Love Music feat. Brigadier JerryVirgo Hi Fi feat. Lone RangerKing Stur Gav Hi Fi feat. Josey Wales & Charlie ChaplinKillamanjaro feat. Early B & Super CatKing Jammy’s Super Power feat. Brigadier JerryStereo One feat. Papa SanLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
3/23/2013 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 138
I’m offering up another selection box of fine Jamaican music featuring all your favourite rhythmical fillings and surrounded by the usual detail and trivia…Alva Lewis – I’m IndebtedErrol Dunkley – Black CinderellaProtoje – Black CinderellaThe Courtney John Project – Black CinderellaErrol Dunkley – RepatriationThird World Allstars – Repatriation RemedySuper Lion – Nanny & KojoDerrick Morgan – Hold You JackMax Romeo – Wet DreamThe Reggae Boys – Me No Born YahThe Wailers – Duppy ConquerorThe Eternals – StarsCornel Campbell – The SunI Roy – Every Mouth Must Be FedJosey Wales – Jah A Mi Guiding StarBeres Hammond – Full AttentionJah9 – AvocadoChronixx – Smile JamaicaLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
3/3/2013 • 1 hour, 34 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 137 - Eyes Special
For those who have eyes to see, press the play button below, and then use your ears to hear 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music in the House of Reggae’s Eyes Special...Tab Smith – My Mother’s EyesMike Brooks – Who Have Eyes To SeeDon Evans & The Paragons – Danger In Your EyesMichigan & Smiley – Eye Of DangerBlack Uhuru – Shine Eye GalDerrick Morgan – Blood Shot EyesVivian Jones – Red EyesJosey Wales – Water Come A Me EyeEric Monty Morris – Tears In Your EyesAlton Ellis – Tumbling TearsKen Boothe – I Don’t Want To See You CryBold One & Clint Eastwood – Dry Up Your TearsSlim Smith – Blinded By LoveJohnny Osbourne – See & BlindStranger & Gladdy – Seeing Is KnowingLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/31/2013 • 29 minutes, 47 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 136
It’s time to re-open the door and welcome you back in for the new year, so step inside and join me for some more fine Jamaican music, which will also include tributes to recently departed legends…Ken Boothe – Your Feeling And MineAlton Ellis & The Flames – Honey I LoveClive Matthews – My Girl Has GoneDerrick Harriott & The Crystalites – The TicklerBobby Ellis & The Desmond Miles Seven – Step SoftlyAl Brown – Here I Am BabySkin Flesh & Bones – Butter Fe FishMighty Diamonds – I Need A RoofThe Revolutionaries – Roof Top DubThe Charmer – I’m BackThe Uniques – My ConversationSlim Smith – Everybody Needs LoveLloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys – Everybody Needs LoveLloydie & The Lowbites – Birth ControlKen Boothe – Black, Gold & GreenDelroy Wilson – I’m Still WaitingLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/10/2013 • 59 minutes, 57 seconds
House of Reggae 2012 Annual
It’s the final show of the year, and I’ve got my traditional round up of some of my favourite tunes that have been released in the last 12 months, so pour yourself a big glass of Jamaican sorrel, cut yourself a chunky slice of sticky fruitcake and make yourself at home as it’s time for the House of Reggae’s 2012 Annual…Protoje – Who Dem A ProgramTarrus Riley – We Run ItChronixx – WarriorRas Shiloh – Hail The KingSkarra Mucci ft. Kiprich – Love Mi Fi MeShuga – 9.58Jah9 – New NameCourtney John – So BeautifulEsco Levi – Still Going StrongAlozade – Me Nah Lef YaEtana ft. Busy Signal – Love Love LovePentateuch – Struggles Of AfricaRichie Spice – My HeartKelissa ft. Keznamdi – GideonLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/22/2012 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 135 - Feelings Special
I’ve lit some incense and created a welcoming ambience as I invite you in to sit cross legged on the floor so we can discuss our personal experiences and emotions in a sharing and empathetic kind of way as it’s time for the House of Reggae’s Feelings Special…Sharon Isaacs – FeelingsDelroy Wilson – Feel Good All OverGregory Isaacs – What A FeelingCarlton & The Shoes – This FeelingThe Gaylads – Funny FeelingJohn Holt – A Love I Can FeelSlim Smith – This FeelingBob Andy – The Way I FeelJunior Byles – Can You Feel It?Romain Virgo feat Etana – Who Feels It, Knows ItThe Maytones – Who Can’t Hear Must FeelBob Marley & The Wailers – Put It OnPrince Buster feat Slim Smith – The ProphetKing Kong – I Feel A JoyRupie Edwards – Ire FeelingsLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/2/2012 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 134
Step this way for another 60 minutes of information, detail and trivia mixed in amongst some fine Jamaican music that is itself mixed up from all eras and genres, but with at least one over riding criteria, that it is mighty fine…Dennis Brown – Let Love InDelroy Butler – OppressionJah9 – New NameKing Sporty – Lawless StreetKing Sporty – InspirationKing Sporty – Hard To BelieveErrol Scorcher – Roach In The CornerClinton Fearon – Follow The RainbowThe Heptones – Sweet TalkingLuciano – One Way TicketRoland Alphonso & The Soul Brothers – Something SpecialTommy McCook & Bobby Ellis – DraculaEarth & Stone – Sweet AfricaRanking Joe – Clarks Booty StyleMega Banton, Singer J & G Loc – Badman StyleLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
11/5/2012 • 59 minutes, 53 seconds
House of Reggae Pt.133 - Psalms Special
Today we’re going to hear the singers and players of instruments sing unto the Lord and make a joyful noise unto the Rock of our salvation as they come before His presence with thanksgiving and shout joyfully with psalms in the House of Reggae’s Psalms Special…Prince Far I – Psalm 95U Roy – Earth Rightful RulerBig Youth – I Pray TheeThe Gatherers – Words Of My MouthJames Booms – Psalms TwentyTime Unlimited – 23rd PsalmI Roy – Sufferer’s PsalmLuciano & Mutabaruka – Psalm 24Sugar Minott – Chant A PsalmBlues Busters – Wings Of A DoveHorace Andy – Psalm 68Garnett Silk – Silk ChantPrince Far I & Culture – Message From The KingJustin Hinds & The Dominoes – Corner StoneThe Melodians – Rivers Of BabylonLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/18/2012 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
House of Reggae Pt.132
It’s time to fling open the doors to the House of Reggae once more and invite you in, as I mix in information, detail and trivia alongside the word, sound and power of some fine Jamaican music…Scion Sashay Success – It A Go DoneBarrington Spence – Contemplating MindDelroy Wilson & Ken Boothe – Won’t You Come HomeJosey Wales – Baby Come HomeMatthew McAnuff – Be CarefulKabaka Pyramid – Ready Fi Di RoadKeith & Tex – Run To The RocksThe Heptones – I Shall Be ReleasedThe Maytones – I See The LightSanchez & Macka B – God A ComeLuciano – Not UntilCaptain Barkey & Wickerman – ThiefRicky Grant – Far Far AwayThe Morwells – Coming Home To Zion HighJah Lloyd – African CultureGeneral Trees – Horseman StyleLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
9/30/2012 • 59 minutes, 51 seconds
House of Reggae Pt.131 - Rastafari Special
Today I’m going to explore and enjoy some of the history of the Rastafarian faith as told through some fine Jamaican music as it’s time to praise the most high, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I in the House of Reggae’s Rastafari SpecialRod Taylor – His Imperial MajestyBlack Uhuru – King SelassieWatty & Tony – Rise & ShineMarlon Asher – Ganja FarmerFreddie McGregor – Rastaman CampLinval Thompson – Long Long Dread LocksLinval Thompson – Don’t Cut Off Your Dread LocksPeter Tosh – Rasta Shook Them UpLittle Roy – Bongo NyahThe Linkers – Nyah Man StoryBlack Brothers – School ChildrenBrigadier Jerry Live At Skateland 13/5/81Josey Wales – Bobo DreadSizzla – No White GodBob Marley & The Wailers – Jah LiveLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
9/9/2012 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 130
After a brief hiatus, I’m picking up the baton once more and sprinting down the home straight to deliver you another hour of fine Jamaican music…Ranking Trevor – One Man RanchSlim Smith – Turning PointLutan Fyah – What A La LaJesse Royal – Modern Day JudasAl Campbell & Ranking Trevor – Have A Little Love 12”Big Youth – S 90 SkankDennis Brown – Whip Them JahThe Royals – Pick Up The PiecesTapper Zukie – Pick Up The RockersBarrington Levy – Love Sister CarolRanking Joe – Rub Sister Rub ItScientist – Below The BeltKing Solomon – Jah LightRonnie Davis – Beware Of Evil MenGregory Isaacs – StormLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/23/2012 • 59 minutes, 37 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 129 - Independence Special
On the 6th August 1962, the union flag was lowered in Jamaica and the new green gold and black was raised to signal a new era for the island. This was celebrated at the time on many records, and so today, 50 years on, I’m picking out a few of my favourites from those heady times, plus a few more celebratory Jamaican tunes in the House of Reggae’s Independence Special…Prince Buster All Stars – August 1962Derrick Morgan – Forward MarchLord Creator – Independent JamaicaAl T Joe – Rise Jamaica (Independence Time Is Here)Basil Gabbison – Independence BluesJimmy Cliff – I’m FreePrince Buster – Independence SongStranger Cole – Out Of Many, OneJoe White & Chuck – One NationBrigadier Jerry – Jamaica JamaicaJosey Wales – Na Lef YaAdmiral Bailey – No Wey No Better Than YardTarrus Riley – We Run ItCaptain Sinbad – Jamaica 50Ernie Smith – Jamdown 50Esco Levi – Still Going StrongLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live, plus I’ll be doing an extra special 50th anniversary independence show on Sunday 5th August 2012 between 6 – 8pm UK time. Thanks, Ian
7/29/2012 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 128 - Gospel Special
We are gathered here today for another 60 minutes of righteous Jamaican music, so get ready to clap your hands and stamp your feet, as today I’m delving deep back into the words, sound and power of the churches of Jamaica and seeing how traditional hymns, spirituals and praise songs went on to influence the popular music of the 60’s and 70’s in the House of Reggae’s gospel special…Jackie Mittoo – Jericho SkankBB Seaton – PowerZoot Simms – Golden PenSylford Walker – Jah Golden PenZoot Simms – Press Along PrinceMax Romeo – Press Along JoshuaDelroy Wilson – Lion Of JudahCornel Campbell – Conquering GorgonJackie Opel – Solid RockKen Parker – This World Is Not My HomeThe Wailers – Rastaman ChantMellow Cats – Rock A Man SoulClancy Eccles – FreedomOwen Grey – Walk All OverHiggs & Wilson – The RobeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/29/2012 • 59 minutes, 25 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 127
Welcome aboard for another 60 minute journey through 50 years of fine independent Jamaican music…Skatalites – ConfuciousJoe Tex & U Black – Rub A Dub EveningThe Beltones – No More HeartachesJoe Higgs – Wave Of WarCarl Dawkins – Dreadful SituationCourtney John – Like MagicThe Skatalites – Trip To MarsThe Wailers – Bend Down LowRighteous Flames – I Was Born To Be LovedRanking Trevor – Natty A De Root ManTony Tuff – Deliver MePrince Lincoln Thompson – Live Up To Your NameThe Skatalites – African DubTarrus Riley – She’s RoyalLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
6/11/2012 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 126 - Soul Special
It’s often said that if many of the great reggae vocalists who recorded in the 60’s and 70’s had been born in America, then they would have been as big as the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye and so I’m going to try and prove that theory today, as I’ve dug deep and pulled out some of my favourite soulful Jamaican records in the House of Reggae’s Soul Special…Jackie Mittoo – Henry The GreatJimmy Cliff – Many Rivers To CrossJackie Opel – Cry Me A RiverJackie Opel – Came Back Where You BelongThe Maytals – DaddyJohnny Osbourne – We Need LoveKen Parker – Count Your Blessings - versionSlim Smith – Pity In The CityGlen Miller – Where Is The LoveBeres Hammond – One Step AheadMarcia Griffiths – Send Me Some LovingBob Andy – I Would Be A FoolJackie Edwards – Your Eyes Are DreamingJackie Opel – Shelter In The StormLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/27/2012 • 59 minutes, 56 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 125
If you listen to this podcast on the bus on the way to work or on the train on the way to zion, just pop in your headphones and let the music take you away…Konshens – Pop In My HeadphonesBusy Signal – Kingston TownLloyd Charmers – Save The PeopleScotty – Salvation TrainKen Boothe – Is It Because I’m BlackVivian Jones – Black ThingKen Boothe – Black, Gold & GreenJah Mali – Blood ThirstyDerrick Harriott – SolomonJunior Murvin – SolomonNitty Gritty – She’s A DelilahJosey Wales – Solomon StyleCharlie Organaire – Royal CharleyCharlie Organaire – Little VillageChronixx – WarriorGarnett Silk – Lion HeartBuju Banton – Massa God World A RunLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
5/12/2012 • 1 hour, 14 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 124 - Marriage Special
We are gathered here today to join together in matrimony fine Jamaican music with another House of Reggae theme, by exploring the good, the bad and the bizarre of weddings and marriages in the House of Reggae’s Marriage Special…Jackie Mittoo – Rocksteady WeddingMarcia Griffiths – Melody LifeThe Shades – I Know A GirlDerrick & Patsy – Are You Going To Marry MeGlen Brown – 2 Wedden SkankYellowman – I’m Getting MarriedDennis Alcapone – The Wedding SongIjahman & Madge – I DoLt Stitchie – Obeah WeddingPaulette – Stop The WeddingTanya Stephens – Damn YouThe Meditations – MarriageDugsy Ranks – WifeyPapa San & Lady G – Legal RightsBarrington Levy – Quick DivorceGregory Isaacs – Happy AnniversaryLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
4/27/2012 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 123
Step aboard for another hour long celebration of fine Jamaican music that will span the decades and genres and highlight the talent and artistry that continues to shine brightly from the island in the sun…Derrick Morgan – It’s AlrightDevon & The Tartans – Making LoveEarly B – Me Want Join The ArmyThe Traps – HigherMike Brooks – Money Is Not AllMike Brooks – Prime MinisterJamaican Coasters – Stoney HillWailing Souls – Back Out With ItWailing Souls – Things & TimeNitty Gritty – Gimme Some A Your SomethingChaka Demus – World Wide TroubleAdmiral Tibet – Leave People BusinessBumps Oakley – A Get A LickCarlton Livingston – Itch It Up OperatorPeetah Morgan – Selfish WaysDelly Ranks – Push OnDerrick Morgan – I Need SomeoneLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
4/8/2012 • 59 minutes, 38 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 122
Step this way for another 60 minutes of tributes, dedications, versions, new releases, old favourites and a little bit of detail and trivia…King Stitt – Fire CornerHopeton Lewis – Live It UpMr Williamz – Last NightJiving Juniors – Over The RiverEddie Tan Tan Thornton – TantanlizingDillinger – Natty Dread Ah Carry The SwingRoland Alphonso feat. King Stitt – Four CornersKing Stitt – I For IErnie Freeman – Live It UpThe Skatalites – Beardman SkaKing Stitt & Andy Capp – Herbsman ShuffleBeenie Man – FoundationDirtsman – Hot This YearThe Beltones – Dancing TimeKing Stitt – Rhyming TimeSammy Dread & Peter Ranking – African GirlLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
3/11/2012 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 121 - Acoustic Special
Reggae music prides itself on big bass lines pumping out of vibrating speaker boxes and so today we’re doing something a little way different as I’m going to turn down the bass speakers and go unplugged in the House of Reggae’s acoustic special…Bob Marley – Redemption SongThe Sharks – You Made Me WarmJoe Higgs – There’s A RewardDennis Brown – Have You EverEarl Chinna Smith – We Got LoveThe Viceroys – Heart Made Of StoneClinton Fearon – One More RiverRichie Spice – Earth A Run Red (remix)Bascom X – DangerJah Mason – The PeopleFanton Mojah – What Is ThisLukie D – Make A ChangeTanya Stephens – What A DayJunior Kelly – Standing FirmBrushy One String – Another Song Of PraiseBurning Spear – Jah No DeadLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
2/27/2012 • 1 hour, 3 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 120 - Techniques Special
Singer, producer and record label owner Winston Riley died on the 19th January, and so today I’m paying my small tribute to the man who during his 50 year career released some of the biggest records and rhythms in reggae music, in the House of Reggae’s Techniques Special…Ansel Collins – Stalag 17The Techniques – My GirlJohnny Osbourne – WarriorDave & Ansel Collins – Double BarrelJohnny Osbourne – Purify Your HeartJimmy Riley – ProphecyThe Interns – Nothing Is ImpossibleWinston & Ansel – Zion IMadoo – Coming From TownGeneral Echo – Bathroom SexSister Nancy – Bam BamTenor Saw – Ring The AlarmSuper Beagle – Dust A Sound BoyReggiis Stepper – Cu-oonuhSuper Cat – BoopsJunie Ranks – Cry Fi Mi BoopsRed Dragon – Hol A FreshSanchez – Sad SongAdmiral Tibet – Who Feels It Knows ItFrankie Paul & Buju Banton – Bring Yu Body Come To MeLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
2/7/2012 • 1 hour, 2 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 119
Welcome in once again for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music, interspersed with a little bit of detail and trivia, which hopefully will keep you entertained, enthralled and maybe even enlightened…Leroy Smart – God Helps The ManSpiritual Movements – Serious TimeThe Maytals – Hold OnRas Demo – Make You RockCarl Dawkins – Dr RodneyLui Lepke – Walter RodneyFlourgon – We Run ThingsZoot Simms – Press Along PrinceLarry & Alvin – Press Along NyahAl Campbell – Press Along YouthmanTrinity – Press Along SisterThe Upsetters – High Plains DrifterJoshua Moses – Africa Is Our LandDon Carlos – Nice Time (Late Night Blues)Roy Rankin – Go Deh In A Late Night BluesRaymond Naptali – Late Night SessionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/27/2012 • 59 minutes, 13 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 118 - Xterminator Special
The Xterminator label released some of the greatest roots music out of Jamaica throughout the 1990’s, and helped launch the careers of the likes of Capleton, Luciano and Sizzla, however the label’s owner and producer, Mr Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, very sadly passed away on the 3rd December 2011, so in tribute to his great contribution to Jamaican music, here is the House of Reggae’s Xterminator Special…Dean Fraser – Barefoot AfricanCapleton – Alms HouseBeres Hammond – Emptiness InsideLuciano & Selvyn Wonder – Neighbourhood WatchLuciano – It’s Me Again JahMikey General – SinnersSanchez – Praise HIMCocoa Tea – Israel’s KingIni Kamoze – Hill & Gully RideJah Cure – Trod In The ValleySizzla – Praise Ye JahLuciano – Sweep Over My SoulChezidek – Harvest TimeTanya Stephens – What A DayLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
1/7/2012 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
House of Reggae 2011 Annual
Another 12 months has passed by in the blink of an eye, so it must be time to look back, take stock and gather up some of the top tunes that have been shaking my musical tree, for the House of Reggae’s 2011 Annual…Mr Vegas feat. Shaggy & Josey Wales – Sweet JamaicaTarrus Riley – Shaka Zulu PickneyVybz Kartel – Poor People LandProtoje – Take ControlLukie D & Busy Signal – Man A YardieRichie Stephens – No SahCourtney John – Never Keep You WaitingJah 9 – WarningIba Mahr – Will I WaitQueen Ifrica – Pot Still Haffi BubbleThe Uprising Roots Band – SteamersRaging Fyah – Judgement DayKali Blaxx – Farmer ManJesse Royal – BittersweetLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/27/2011 • 59 minutes, 50 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 117
Welcome in for another tea and biscuit festooned celebration of fine Jamaican music…The Melodians – Song Of LoveRoy Panton – Endless MemoryRoman Stewart – Fire At Your HeelThe Sunshot Band – Dr BashNeville Grant – Sick And TiredThe Upsetters – Return Of DjangoThe Heptones – Book Of RulesThe Heptones – Can’t Hide From JahDennis Alcapone – Joe FrazierBurning Spear – He PrayedThe Upsetters – Cloak & DaggerDillinger – Dub OrganizerLizard – Show Dem The WayCandy McKenzie – Someone To Love MeSuper & Sleepy – EnemyJimmy Cliff – Dearest BeverleyLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
12/4/2011 • 59 minutes, 38 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 116 - Numbers Special
Welcome aboard for another 3,600 seconds of fine Jamaican music, where today we’re going numerical and mathematical in the House of Reggae’s Numbers Special…The Paragons – My Number OneDennis Brown – What About The HalfDelroy Wilson – One Two ThreeStranger & Ken – Uno Dos TresCulture – Two Sevens ClashSister Nancy – One TwoMad Lads – Ten To OneSound Dimension – Ten To TenRay Darwin – Nothing Can Touch My 45Dadawah – 72 NationsDillinger – CB 200Dillinger – Ninja 600Badoo – Rocking Of The 5,000Prince Hammer – 10,000 LionsInner Circle – 80,000 Careless EthiopiansHalf Pint – One In A MillionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
11/6/2011 • 1 hour
House of Reggae Pt. 115
Welcome in for another 60 minute stroll through the picturesque surroundings of fine Jamaican music…The Ethiopians – I’m Gonna Take OverThe Rulers – Let My People GoKayla Bliss – Rock N SwayBrushy One String – Boom Bang DengEek A Mouse – For Hire & RemovalThe Ethiopians – Train To SkavilleThe Ethiopians – Woman A Capture ManThe Ethiopians – No BaptismTerrific – DramaJudas – Mi God Not Mi GunQueen Omega – PassoverThe Ethiopians – Conquering LionThe Ethiopians – When Will Be The EndLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/27/2011 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 114 - History Special
Welcome aboard the time travel machine for a 500 year hill and gully ride through the centuries, as it’s time for the House of Reggae’s History Special…Early B – History Of JamaicaShenley Duffus – Christopher ColumbusBlack Skulls – Black Slavery DaysMighty Diamonds & Papa Tullo – Morgan The PirateJohnny Stray & Navada Joe – Heroes ConnectionPeter Metro – Seven HeroesKing Burnett – Paul BogleBurning Spear – Old Marcus GarveyPerfect – Talk Black MarcusDerrick Morgan – Forward MarchDelroy Wilson – Better Must ComeJunior Byles – When Will Better ComeLady Ann – One Out Of Many ConnectionLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
10/2/2011 • 59 minutes, 54 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 113
It’s that time to settle in again for another 60 minutes of fine music from the beautiful island in the sun, sweet Jamaica, so pick yourself a fresh mango to eat and chop open a coconut to drink and press that play button below…Original Survivors – Beautiful Land (JA)Kali Blaxx – Farmer ManLinton Kwesi Johnson – Five Nights Of BleedingJohn Holt – Strange ThingsBig Youth – Miss Lou Ring A DingCarl Moore – Our Forefathers Died In The SandErrol Gentles – Tell Me WhyRonnie Davis – Good NewsThe Aggrovators – VersionSlim Smith – Keep That LightJohnny Osbourne & The Prophets – Keep That LightU Brown – Me Chat You RockRichie Spice – Play OnTime Unlimited – Going HomeWinston Samuels – The GreatestDandy – Rudy A Message To YouBonnie – Did You Get The MessageLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
9/4/2011 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 27 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 112 - 1950's Special
Today we’re taking a journey right back to the birth of recorded music in Jamaica, to give a few nods of appreciation in the direction of the groundbreaking artists, producers and sound system owners who built from scratch the foundations of which everything that followed has been based on, as it’s time for the House of Reggae’s 1950’s Special…Lord Fly – Medley Of Jamaican MentoHarold Richardson – Glamour GalLord Flea – Naughty Little FleaHubert Porter – Ten Penny NailChin’s Calypso Sextet – Rough RiderCount Lasher – Dalvey Gal ParsonWynonie Harris – Bloodshot EyesTab Smith – My Mother’s EyesWillis Jackson – Later For The GatorTheophilus Beckford – Easy SnappingLaurel Aitken – Boogie RockHiggs & Wilson – Manny OhDerrick Morgan – Lover BoyLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/21/2011 • 59 minutes, 40 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 111
It’s time to take another lucky dip into the bag of fine Jamaican music and see what prizes await us today in an hour long show of trivia and tunes…Hopeton Lewis – Let Me Come On HomeThe Itals – Time Will TellLouie Culture – Judgement Fi BabylonErrol Dunkley & Ranking Dread – Rush Me No BadnessThe Yardbrooms – If You See JaneChuck & Dobby – Cool SchoolClue J & The Blues Blasters – SilkyLarry Marshall – Mean GirlJunior Byles – Heart & SoulThe Mighty Diamonds – I Need A RoofLuciano – Sweep Over My SoulSizzla – Babylon A ListenRay Darwin – People’s ChoiceJesse Royal – Singing The BluesTilly & Larry – Jah Gave Us EverythingCount Ossie & Leslie Butler – Soul DrumsLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
8/7/2011 • 59 minutes, 57 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 110 - Village Special
I’m opening the doors today for the whole community to come in and enjoy 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music that will either tell a great story or feature a particular character or facet of life in the House of Reggae’s Village Special…The Tennors – Hopeful VillageSugar Minott – Lamb’s Bread (Let Go The Dread)Dillinger – Dread Called FredLt. Stitchie – Natty DreadMax Romeo – NormanThe Gaylads – Peculiar ManLord Fly – Manassa With The Tight Foot PantsJunior Reid – Higgler MovePerfect – Hand Cart BoyThe Meditations – Woman PiabbaTheo Beckford – Boller ManHorace Andy – A Quiet PlaceKing Tubby – A Noisy PlaceWinston Hussey – Joe GrineTwinkle Brothers – Miss Labba LabbaSugar Minott – All Kinda PeopleLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
7/24/2011 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 109
It’s time for another 60 minute celebration of fine Jamaican music, which will include something old, something new, something borrowed and some rhythm n blues…The Silvertones – Rejoice Jah Jah ChildrenLee Perry & The Silvertones – Finger MashRed Dragon – Duck DanceLittle Twitch – Every DJ Have To BurstVybz Kartel – Poor People LandProtoje – Take ControlBobby Day – Over & OverCornel Campbell – Dance In Greenwich FarmJackie Mittoo – Darker Shade Of BlackAugustus Pablo – Harder Shade Of BlackDennis Brown – Yagga Yagga (You’ll Suffer)Frankie Paul – Pass The Tu-Shung-PengSylford Walker – Burn BabylonThe Zodiacs – Walk On ByLady Saw – MatrimoneyThe Ray-O-Vacs – My Baby’s GoneDelroy Wilson – My Baby Is GoneLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian
7/10/2011 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
House of Reggae Pt. 108 - Old Time Lyrics Special
It’s time for another trip down memory lane, as today I’m delving deep into the rich traditional lyrical songs of Jamaica that have been passed down through the decades and adapted and updated into ska, reggae and dancehall versions in the House of Reggae’s Old Time Lyrics Special…Ranking Joe – Oh What A NightDillinger – Healing StreamMax Romeo – Chi Chi BudSugar Minott – Wheel And Turn MeThe Sensations – Long Time Me No See You GirlThe Gaylads – Emmanuel RoadTOK – Galang GalSowell Radics – Wheel O MatildaNitty Gritty – Hog In A MintyThe Pioneers – Dip And Fall BackShenley Duffus – RukumbineEric Monty Morris – Penny ReelI Roy – Fire StickI Roy – WeldingBarrington Levy – Shine Eye GalLog on to www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 8 - 10pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae live. Thanks, Ian