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Dubsession Weekly Podcast - Reggae and Ambient Dubs|Dub Session - Episode 40 - Funky Kingston Episode
For episode 40, the Dub Session takes a version excursion to "Funky" Kingston circa 1968-1974 It's the early 70's. Kingston, Jamaica was abuzz with funky reggae sounds, new electronic wah-wah guitar effects, moog keyboard synthesizers, and tons of funk-dafied reggae experimentation from King Tubby, Lee Perry, Bob Marley, Big Youth, The Skatalites, and the Pioneers. This episode takes a trip to Kingston's early 1970s funky reggae era, with some great reggae covers and versions of funk tunes. In addition, we have lots of home-grown Kingston hits, and a few U.S funksters like the Meters and the Ohio Players crossing over to provide funky reggae-ska-soul-funk versions. Episode 40 kicks off with "Some Good Old Funky Music" from the Meters, and then hits us from the top like a "Crazy MotherFunky" featuring two duos with Bob Marley and Lee Perry - "Caution" and "Shocks Amighty." The Funky Reggae era lasted in Kingston from 1968 until 1974. During this time, King Tubby and Lee Perry were the primary producers of funk and reggae crossover music. In 1973 Bob Marley and The Wailers' first Island records album "Catch a Fire" introduced reggae to a broader, global audience. After 1973, fans outside of Jamaica began their love affair with reggae, creating a new rush of interest and many new artists on Kingston scene. By 1975, "Funky Reggae" had given way to a new trend, the Rockers era (see Dub Session episode 28), heralding roots reggae artists and the new superstar - DJ vocalists and toasters.**** Also, now available - Dub Session T-Shirts and Caps. Come down selector! Rrrrrewind and show the people you are the dub master with your Dub Session T-shirt and Baseball Cap! Available on the home page at http://www.dubsession.com/podcastbroadcast.htm
[ Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:00:00 -0500 ]
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