We have moved to SOUNDCLOUD at: soundcloud.com/jaway-665380859 Jamaica Way Podcast: We feature Reggae, Ska, Mento, Rocksteady, Kaiso, Dancehall, and Roots music. This is the podcast version on a radio program from WRUW called "Night of the Living Dread." Check out the weekly radio program at WRUW.org (search for "Night of the living Dread" on Friday & download it!) Also see the many YouTube video interviews at YouTube under the channel: Jamaica809 -You Won't be disappointed!
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Lloyd Mason – Jamaican Pre-Ska - Bass, Flute, Oboe, Piccolo The Val Bennett orchestra was playing dance music at a house party on Lloyd Mason’s street (7th Street in Greenwich Town) and a five year old Lloyd snuck out of the house to listen to the orchestra and he stayed there all night long. “Thats where I belong and I believe that’s where my musi…
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John Holt - Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast
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www.reggaejamaicaway.com Jamaican music singer John Holt recently passed away. What a great singer. John Holt has a number of very significant qualities that will last over time: Holt was the lead singer for a classic Jamaican harmony group, The Paragons. Holt scored iconic hits with The Paragons like “On The Beach” and “Tide Is High” which was an …
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Elephant Man’s music is fun. Not only is the music enjoyable to listen to, but Elephant Man has fun with his music. Usually not too serious, it has some form of gimmick, and it’s packed with energy. Then add a live performance and the formula is complete. As a modern day Dancehall artist, Elephant Man has used this formula to bridge his work from t…
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Phillip Smart - "Smart Reggae" Programme 1985
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This is a radio program in original form that Phillip Smart distributed in approximately 1985. The intention was to syndicate the program and it is not know if the program continued or not. Mr. Smart also operated a program from New York University's WNYU radio station called "Get Smart" during the years 1979 to 2004. Surely what is aired here was …
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Bunny Rugs was an early member of Inner Circle, worked as an earlier duo member with “Bunny & Ricky” and recorded "Freedom Fighter" and "Bushweed Corntrash," but he is best known as the front man for Third World. Bunny had a magnificent voice that he maintained throughout his career. His voice was strong, powerful, and commanding. It’s hard to sepa…
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Jamaica Way - Luciano – The Messenger We spoke with Luciano and he reasoned on Rastafari and his visit to Africa. This podcast features that commentary along with a series of ”mutant singles” by Luciano. Mutant in the sense that they are all 7” releases not thought to be widely distributed (not on albums or major labels). In the late 80’s – early 9…
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JaWay - Bounty Killer – “The Poor People’s Governor” – with Beenie Man Clash Discussion & Chunes
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Bounty Killer – “The Poor People’s Governor” – with Beenie Man Clash Discussion & Chunes Bounty Killer a.k.a Rodney Price is one of the Kings of The Clash as well as being tops in the field of Dancehall artists from Jamaica. Bounty helped to boost Reggae Internationally by playing a critical role. Bounty Killer is a clash dj – very blunt and in you…
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Prince Jazzbo Interview and Musik - Ja Way
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Prince Jazzbo is a Jamaican DJ and was very successful as a Producer in Reggae music with his Ujama record label. Jazzbo started as a DJ on Killa Whip sound in the Homestead area of Spanish Town. At A dance between Killa Whip and Ruddy's Sound in 1971, Jazzbo "clashed" with the great I-Roy. This clash was the start of some of the first musical "bee…
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Buju Banton – Interview -Jamaica Way This interview is the most viewed of all of our posted interviews on Youtube at the channel “Reggae Jamaica Way.” This podcast also features some of that interview. If it works well, we will feature more in this format (Your feedback is appreciated). Throughout the interview, Buju talks about his music, we thoug…
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Mento From Jamaica Part Two - JA Way
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Don't "like" this show, please love this show. This is great Jamaican music from musical history. It is vivacious and fun and a fond memory to many of your relatives. There's so much that we can say, but listen to the Podcast and enjoy! Want more facts? Check out www.reggaejamaicaway.com for an article on this very Mento program. Mento Part Two – J…
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Everything Green is a riddim that was created by Artiist/Producer Ricky Tenn aka Montana Green. This is a riddim that you have probably not heard before as it was produced by Ricky Tenn and had limited distribution. Still, top shelf artists are featured and it has a great sound. As I was spinning the original seven inch releases, I started searchin…
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This podcast features James Bond's association with the island of Jamaica. Jamaica is exotic, remote, and mysterious and that how it fits so well for Ian Fleming's novels. Fleming lived in Jamaica at Goldeneye and loved the island's culture, people, flora and fauna and much more. James Bond and Jamaica have had strong connections for over 50 years.…
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This episode features Carlton Barrett, Slim Smith, Nitty Gritty, King Tubby & Freddie McKay. Be sure not to miss the Carlton Barrett and King Tubby features, those are the best! This is a rebroadcast from a 1994 radio program that we compiled on artists in jamaican music that had passed away. We have a total of 52 that we featured in a magazine cal…
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This is the third and final episode of the Barry G specials. Barry G played an instrumental role in the explosion of Yellowman in 1982 after the Tastee Talent Show victory by Yellowman (Beenie Man took second place in 1982). We feature a 1983 interview with Winston Foster (Yellowman) where he discusses Barry G and then talk with Barry G about King …
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Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast-Barry G (vs. Rodigan) Part 2 of 3
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Barry G is the "Boogeyman" down in JA. Barry G is also Barrington Seymour Gordon a sophisticated Jamaican radio announcer since 1975. He has worked at JBC, RJR, Power 106, Hot 102, KLAS, and nows hosts an afternoon slot at Mello Fm 88.5 Barry G is also known for his work with Yellowman in the early 1980s, which helped to boost Yellowman into the in…
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Barry G on RJR Radio - JA Way Podcast
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This is a 1990 recording of Barry G on RJR Radio. Barry G talks about Sunslpash 1990, plays Dennis Brown tracks, and takes calls from listeners throughout the whole of Jamaica. It was a hot afternoon with an electrical storm. You can hear the electrical interference over the radio waves during the show. So, sit back and imagine that you are listeni…
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As promised a podcast committed to 1980's Dancehall. Many of the tunes are accompanied by artiste interviews, most of which were recorded in the 1980's. A couple are a bit poor in quality, but that much more precious. This is one of my favorite periods of Jamaican music and we hope you enjoy it! *There's more where this came from! Jamaica Way - 80s…
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Winston Riley very recently passed away. He is one of the best in Jamaican musical history: A producer, singer, record shop and record label owner. Riley's Techniques record label produced rich, quality sound for decades. Over the years, we have collected Techniques music and this podcast features only 7" singles straight from Kingston, Jamaica on …
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Dancehall MIXX - JA Way Reggae Podcast 10
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More Dancehall mixes. This episode includes Warning, 100 Watt, Ginseng and the Gully Slime Riddims. These are original mixes of these retro riddims. Plenty of artists featured on each riddim lasting approximately one hour in time. We're piecing together a range of shows including spoken word, Dancehall riddims, artist features, subject focus, etc. …
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Once again Dancehall Reggae is surging internationally. Classique Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady hold their position with great substance, but Dancehall is in huge demand. I say give the people what they want! In response, here is a mix of Dancehall Reggae riddims for your musical pleasure. Jamaica Way Dancehall Mix: Double Joint Look Gal Long Time Ag…
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Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast, Bob Marley Dubplate, Episode 004
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This episode is all about the Bob Marley dubplate. Many sounds have claims to a Bob Marley Dubplate. This program features dub/specials/exclusives from David Rodigan, Jah Love/Gemini Sounds, King Jammy$, Killamanjaro. Also featured are interviews with Roger Steffens, David Rodigan, Jah Wise of Tippa Tone, Ricky Trooper, Candyman, Froggy of Pieces &…
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This version of jamaica Way Reggae Podcast is spoken word only. It features discussions about the great Coxsone Dodd and Studio One. We are pleased to offer interviews for you to listen to from Monty Alexander, Don One, Dennis Brown, Ken Boothe, Coxsone Dodd, Freddie McGregor, Tony Screw, Keith Lyn (of Byron Lee & The Dragonaires), Sister Ignatius …
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