{"product_id":"i-love-jah-rastafari-anthems-from-the-roots-era","title":"I Love Jah (Rastafari Anthems From The Roots Era)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e• First examination of Rastafari on reggae music. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e• Includes tracks currently unavailable on CD. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e• Features some of the biggest hits of the roots era. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBy the early 1970s, Rastafarian culture had begun to significantly influence Jamaica’s creative communities. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the music industry, as reflected in the sheer volume of recordings released throughout the remainder of the decade that championed the message of Rastafari. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDuring this period, almost every Jamaican performer of note was drawn to the movement, with the number of Rasta-themed tracks issued between 1974 and the close of the decade estimated to be well in excess of 1000. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBut, at the decade’s end, the conscious reggae era came to a close with the arrival of dancehall and the introduction of a new generation of young music-makers whose recordings largely focused on far less spiritual matters. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis compelling 2CD set, comprising 46 of the most popular and significant recordings from the heyday of the roots era, not only provides the first serious examination of the influence of Rastafari on the music of Jamaica, but also offers the opportunity to enjoy some of the finest reggae music ever to see issue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Dadawah - Zion Land \u003cbr\u003e2. The Africans - Gathering \u003cbr\u003e3. Johnny Clarke - None Shall Escape The Judgement \u003cbr\u003e4. Dillinger - Jah Jah Dub \u003cbr\u003e5. The Ethiopians - The Conquering Lion \u003cbr\u003e6. Watty \u0026amp; Tony - Rise And Shine \u003cbr\u003e7. The Mighty Diamonds - Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks \u003cbr\u003e8. Junior Delgado - Every Natty \u003cbr\u003e9. Owen Gray - Bongo Natty \u003cbr\u003e10. The Heptones - Cool Rasta \u003cbr\u003e11. U Roy - Joyful Locks \u003cbr\u003e12. Lee Perry - Stay Dread \u003cbr\u003e13. Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror \u003cbr\u003e14. Time Unlimited - Africa We Are Going Home \u003cbr\u003e15. Michael Rose - Dreadlocks Coming For Dinner \u003cbr\u003e16. Jackie Edwards - Invasion \u003cbr\u003e17. Wayne Jarrett - Satta Dread \u003cbr\u003e18. Prince Jazzbo - Ital Corner (Jamaican mix) \u003cbr\u003e19. Cornel Campbell - Have Mercy Oh Jah \u003cbr\u003e20. Truth, Fact And Correct - Babylon Deh Pon Fire \u003cbr\u003e21. Jah Woosh - Psalm 121 \u003cbr\u003e22. Dennis Brown - Wolf And Shepherd\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC TWO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. The Ethiopians - I Love Jah \u003cbr\u003e2. Junior Murvin - Cross Over (7\" mix) \u003cbr\u003e3. Johnny Clarke - Roots Natty Congo \u003cbr\u003e4. Leroy Smart - Jah Is My Light (7\" mix) \u003cbr\u003e5. The Congos - At The Feast Of The Passover (7\" mix) \u003cbr\u003e6. Al Campbell - Free Up Rasta \u003cbr\u003e7. Big Youth – Love Jah Jah Children \u003cbr\u003e8. The Heptones - Mistry Babylon \u003cbr\u003e9. Dennis Brown - Here I Come \u003cbr\u003e10. I Roy - Jah Come Here \u003cbr\u003e11. Twin Roots - Know Love (7' mix) \u003cbr\u003e12. Gladstone Anderson - Holy Mount Zion \u003cbr\u003e13. Peter \u0026amp; Paul Lewis - Ethiopian Land \u003cbr\u003e14. Linval Thompson - Jah Jah Dreader Than Dread \u003cbr\u003e15. Watty Burnett - Open Up The Gate (7\" mix) \u003cbr\u003e16. Freddie McGregor - Run Come Rally \u003cbr\u003e17. Horace Andy - Zion Gate \u003cbr\u003e18. Zap Pow - Last War (Jah Jah Children Arise) \u003cbr\u003e19. Delton Screechy - Jah Is My Light \u003cbr\u003e20. Ken Boothe - Satta Massa Gana \u003cbr\u003e21. Bim Sherman - Lightning And Thunder \u003cbr\u003e22. Prince Far I - I And I Are The Chosen One\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHERRY RED","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":51785037480253,"sku":"DB2CD150","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/1884\/9839\/files\/love-jah-pack2.webp?v=1780422924","url":"https:\/\/sisterray.co.uk\/products\/i-love-jah-rastafari-anthems-from-the-roots-era","provider":"Sister Ray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}