Various Artists: I Love Jah (Rastafari Anthems From The Roots Era), 2CD

• First examination of Rastafari on reggae music. 

• Includes tracks currently unavailable on CD. 

• Features some of the biggest hits of the roots era. 

By 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. 

 

During 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. 

 

But, 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. 

 

This 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.

 

TRACKLISTING

 

1. Dadawah - Zion Land 
2. The Africans - Gathering 
3. Johnny Clarke - None Shall Escape The Judgement 
4. Dillinger - Jah Jah Dub 
5. The Ethiopians - The Conquering Lion 
6. Watty & Tony - Rise And Shine 
7. The Mighty Diamonds - Jah Jah Bless The Dreadlocks 
8. Junior Delgado - Every Natty 
9. Owen Gray - Bongo Natty 
10. The Heptones - Cool Rasta 
11. U Roy - Joyful Locks 
12. Lee Perry - Stay Dread 
13. Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror 
14. Time Unlimited - Africa We Are Going Home 
15. Michael Rose - Dreadlocks Coming For Dinner 
16. Jackie Edwards - Invasion 
17. Wayne Jarrett - Satta Dread 
18. Prince Jazzbo - Ital Corner (Jamaican mix) 
19. Cornel Campbell - Have Mercy Oh Jah 
20. Truth, Fact And Correct - Babylon Deh Pon Fire 
21. Jah Woosh - Psalm 121 
22. Dennis Brown - Wolf And Shepherd

 

1. The Ethiopians - I Love Jah 
2. Junior Murvin - Cross Over (7" mix) 
3. Johnny Clarke - Roots Natty Congo 
4. Leroy Smart - Jah Is My Light (7" mix) 
5. The Congos - At The Feast Of The Passover (7" mix) 
6. Al Campbell - Free Up Rasta 
7. Big Youth – Love Jah Jah Children 
8. The Heptones - Mistry Babylon 
9. Dennis Brown - Here I Come 
10. I Roy - Jah Come Here 
11. Twin Roots - Know Love (7' mix) 
12. Gladstone Anderson - Holy Mount Zion 
13. Peter & Paul Lewis - Ethiopian Land 
14. Linval Thompson - Jah Jah Dreader Than Dread 
15. Watty Burnett - Open Up The Gate (7" mix) 
16. Freddie McGregor - Run Come Rally 
17. Horace Andy - Zion Gate 
18. Zap Pow - Last War (Jah Jah Children Arise) 
19. Delton Screechy - Jah Is My Light 
20. Ken Boothe - Satta Massa Gana 
21. Bim Sherman - Lightning And Thunder 
22. Prince Far I - I And I Are The Chosen One