African reggae

There are many African reggae musicians with a wide fanbase both on the continent and abroad. Well-known African reggae artists are Alpha Blondy, Pax Nindi aka Harare Dread, Majek Fashek, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Colbert Mukwevho, Ismael Isaac, Avhapfani Sadiki aka Radical Dread, Jambo, Soul Raiders and Lucky Dube.[1][2]

Discography

Currently available are a number of excellent compilation CDs featuring various artists. These include Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa; Reggae Over Africa; Reggae Africa; African Reggae; Rendez vous: Reggae Times in Africa; and African Rebel Music: Roots Reggae & Dancehall.[2] The CD Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa was issued on cassette tape and as a vinyl LP on the Heartbeat label in 1990, and issued as CD in 1992 on Heartbeat. Songs on this CD are: "Third World" by Sonny Okusuns; "Carry On" by Sabanoh 75; "You Can Make It" by Cloud 7; "Still Searching" by Bongos Ikwue and the Groovies; "Leaking Heart" by Sabanoh 75; "Destiny" by Victor Uwaifo; "Kokolioko" by Miatta Fahnbulleh; "Original Style", "Dzidzo" and "Early Days" by Pax Nindi aka Harare Dread and "Fire in Soweto" by Sonny Okusuns.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Toyin Falola; Tyler Fleming (15 March 2012). Music, Performance and African Identities. Routledge. pp. 106–. ISBN 978-1-136-83028-0.
  2. 1 2 3 Whitwam, Wayne. "African Reggae". Retrieved 2 June 2015.


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