Thursday, December 29, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 12/28/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

12/28/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- We Three Kings / The Dreadbeats / That Other Christmas CD (VA) / Hot Wings
2- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Kofi / A Very Reggae Christmas / Atlantic/143
3- Winter Wonderland / Pam Hall / The Christmas Album (VA) / VP
4- Country Christmas Dub / Ajamu / SINGLE (mp3) / Top Level/Tunecore
5- Positive / Black Uhuru / The Real Authentic Sampler (VA) / RAS
6- Officer / Half Pint / Classics / Hightone
7- What Dub Is This / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Dubby Christmas / Kingdom Culture
8- Pure War / Culture / Peace And Love / Charly
9- No War, No Crime / Anointed Ones / Christmas Classics 2 (VA) / Righteous
10- Silent Night / Pablo Black / A Reggae Christmas (VA) / RAS
11- Wolf In Disguise / Monty G / King's Highway / Lion Of Zion
12- Hold On / Sylvia Tella / Mafia & Fluxy Present: Strictly Vocals (VA) / Mafia & Fluxy/Jet Star
13- Sounds Of Reggae / Bobby Ellis And the Crew / Shaka / Dublab
14- Oh, Come All Ye Faithful / Carlos Malcolm / Christmas In The Caribbean / Upbeat
15- Little Drummer Boy / Kashief Lindo / Kashief Sings Christmas / Jet Star
16- Holiday Medley / Dean Fraser / The Christmas Album (VA) / VP
17- Live Good / Barrington Levy / Here I Come / RAS
18- Da Plan / Alan Charles feat. Tendai / Da Plan / Focus Arts
19- Carpenter's Christmas (Sleigh Bells Dub) / Roots Radics Meet Karen Carpenter / SINGLE (mp3) / Go Home
20- Rock n' Groove / Bunny Wailer / Retrospective / Shanachie
21- Blessed Be The Tithes / Sugar Minott / Ghetto Child / Heartbeat
22- When A Child Is Born / Carlene Davis / Christmas Reggae Rock / VP
23- Peace On Earth / Hopeton & Primo / Trojan Christmas Box Set (VA) / Trojan
24- Feed The Children / Mike Roots / Freedom & Struggle / Star
25- Throw Down Your Arms / Fred Locks / Never Give Up / VP
26- Mary, Did You Know / Christafari / Reggae Christmas / Lion Of Zion

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 12/21/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

12/21/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- We Three Kings / Various Artists / Crystal Records Presents "Reggae Christmas" / Crystal
2- O Come Come Emmanuel / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Christmas Vibrations / Kingdom Culture
3- O Come O Come Emmanuel Dub / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Dubby Christmas / Kingdom Culture
4- Little Town Of Bethlehem / Chris McDonald feat. Carlene Davis / It's Christmas / Glory
5- Have You Heard The News / Alfred And The Alfredoes / Just A Christmas Card / AWG
6- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Christafari feat. Dyna / Reggae Christmas / Lion Of Zion
7- Do You Hear What I Hear / Sadiki / Santa Claus [EP] / Skinny Bwoy
8- White Christmas / Dobby Dobson / Reggae Christmas From Studio One (VA) / Heartbeat
9- LOL / Baby C / Christmas Classics 2 (VA) / Righteous
10- God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Banks Soundtech Steel Orchestra / Putumayo Presents World Christmas (VA) / Putumayo
11- Sound The Trumpet / The Wailers feat. Bob Marley / Reggae Christmas From Studio One (VA) / Heartbeat
12- Angels We Have Heard On High / Dominic Balli / Christmas in Cali / Red Songs
13- Merry Christmas To You And You And You And You / Sheldon Blackman & The Love Circle / Remember Me / Jamoo GoodNews Ltd.
14- Dubby Christmas Promo / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Papa Michigan / SINGLE (mp3) unreleased / Kingdom Culture
15- The First Noel/The Christmas Song (medley) / Kofi / A Very Reggae Christmas / Atlantic/143
16- O Holy Night / Christafari / Reggae Christmas / Lion Of Zion
17- In A Manger / Koen Duncan / SINGLE (mp3) / JahLight
18- They Bring Him Gold / Lester Lewis / No Boundaries / Jet Star Gospel Times
19- O Come All Ye Faithful / Ken Boothe / Gospel Door 2 Door / Bushranger
20- Just A Christmas Card / Alfred And The Alfredoes / Just A Christmas Card / AWG
21- Wonderful Child / Sanchez / Who Is This Man / VP
22- The Christmas Song / Sadiki / Santa Claus [EP] / Skinny Bwoy
23- The Meaning Of Christmas / Katalys Crew / Christmas Inna Jamdown / Katsjam
24- A Prayer For Change / Katalys Crew / Christmas Inna Jamdown / Katsjam
25- Silent Night / Pablo Black / A Reggae Christmas (VA) / RAS
26- They Call Him Emmanuel / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 12/14/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

12/14/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Dubby Christmas Promo / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Papa Michigan / SINGLE (mp3) unreleased / Kingdom Culture
2- Little Drummer Boy / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Yankee B / Christmas Vibrations / Kingdom Culture
3- Little Dub Drummer / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Yankee B / Dubby Christmas / Kingdom Culture
4- Jah Jah / U Roy / Original DJ / Caroline
5- I Shall Be Released / The Heptones / Party Time / Island
6- Man To Man / Warren Brady / Man To Man / Brady Productions
7- Silent Night / Kofi / A Very Reggae Christmas / Atlantic/143
8- Winter Wonderland / Kashief Lindo / Kashief Sings Christmas / Jet Star
9- You'll Be Fine / Ben Okafor / Coffee With Lazarus / Plankton
10- Bread For The Broken / Dominic Balli feat. Speech / Public Announcement / Dominic Balli
11- Jingle Bells / Don Carlos / A Reggae Christmas (VA) / RAS/Sanctuary
12- Jingle Bells Dub / Don Carlos / Dub For Daze, Vol. 2 (VA) / RAS
13- Heart Of A Servant / Geneman / The Light / Tehillah
14- Equal Rights (Extended Version) / Peter Tosh / Equal Rights (Legacy Edition) / Sony Legacy
15- Black On Black / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
16- Black A Shade Of Dub / Scientist / Scientific Dub / Abraham
17- Star Of Bethlehem / Christafari feat. Solomon Jabby and David Fohe / Reggae Christmas / Lion Of Zion
18- Fussing And Fighting / Charlie Chaplin / Red Pond & Chaplin Chant (2 Albums On 1 CD) / Tamoki Wambesi
19- Stand Up / Seraiah & Steffi Romero / 2011 Promo / TehillaStudios
20- What Child Is This / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Mr. Lynx / Christmas Vibrations / Kingdom Culture
21- What Dub Is This /  Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Mr. Lynx / Dubby Christmas / Kingdom Culture
22- Jah Help The Dread / Jah Stitch / 2 Heavyweight: Another Blood & Fire Sampler (VA) / Blood & Fire
23- Wild Honey / The Skatalites / Bashaka / Marston
24- Havanigilah / KB Allstars / Authentic Sounds Vol. 1 (VA) / Kingdom Beat

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Sunday, December 11, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 12/7/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

12/7/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Jamaican Bobsledding Chant / Worl-A-Girl / Cool Runnings: Music From The Motion Picture (VA) / CHAOS/Columbia
2- Blessings To You / Sword / Christmas Classics 2 (VA) / Righteous
3- Only Love Can Conquer / Prince Alla / Only Love Can Conquer / Blood & Fire
4- Most High In Dub / King Tubby / Surrounded By The Dreads / Jet Star
5- What Child Is This? / Kofi / A Very Reggae Christmas / Atlantic/143
6- Fort Augustus Rock / Augustus Pablo / SINGLE (7") / Fay Music
7- King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown / Augustus Pablo / Classic Rockers / Island Jamaica
8- Creation Blues / Augustus Pablo / Blowing With The Wind / Shanachie
9- IslandYard Christmas Medley / Sly Dunbar, Chris Martin, Lukie D, Tony Gold, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Bunny Brown, Pam Hall, Biggy, and Stephanie / SINGLE (mp3) / IslandYard
10- All In The Same Boat / Freddie McGregor / The Real Authentic Sampler (VA) / RAS
11- Rock Spring / Willie Lindo / Tuned In Reggae / JGM
12- Dry Bones / Kingsley Wray / Chemistry / KA One
13- Divine Enfant Dub / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Dubby Christmas / Kingdom Culture
14- Merry Christmas To You And You And You And You / Sheldon Blackman & The Love Circle / Remember Me / Jamoo Goodnewz Ltd.
15- The First Noel / Richie W. Lionel / SINGLE (mp3) / ...
16- Untold Stories / Buju Banton / 'Til Shiloh / Loose Cannon
17- Untold Stories / Dillavou / Livications Unplugged [EP] / Justin Dillavou
18- Sun Will Shine / Sankoh / Tragic Flower / Sankoh
19- Do You Hear What I Hear / Sadiki / Santa Claus [EP] / Skinny Bwoy
20- Blood Dunza / Johnny Clarke / 20 Massive Hits / Clocktower
21- Bright Star Revolution / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted / Altarsound
22- Bright Star Dub / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted In Dub / Lion Of Zion
23- Night Run / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
24- Wise Ones / Ben Okafor / Shadows / Roadsweeper
25- Christmas Time / Reynard Rawlins & Jah Kiley / Christ Like Riddim 2014 (VA) / JahLight
26- It's Christmas (Instrumental) / Riddim Kings / SINGLE (7") / Rhage

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/30/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

11/30/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Chant Jah Victory / Errol Alphonso / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-77 / Blood & Fire
2- Walls Of Jerusalem / Vivian Jackson And The Prophets / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-77 / Blood & Fire
3- Jerusalem Dub / King Tubby's / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-77 / Blood & Fire
4- Dubby Christmas Promo / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Papa Michigan / Unreleased SINGLE (mp3) / Kingdom Culture
5- Right Time / Mighty Diamonds / Right Time / Universal
6- All For Free / Bullwackie's All Stars / Free For All / Aires
7- Emancipation Proclamation / Christafari feat. Geneman / Word Sound & Power / Lion Of Zion
8- Scheme Of Things / Bunny Wailer / Protest / Mango
9- They Bring Him Gold / Lester Lewis / No Boundaries / Jet Star Gospel Times
10- Winter Wonderland / Kashief Lindo / Kashief Sings Christmas / Jet Star
11- Love Heights / Jimmy Cliff / Special / Columbia
12- Real Love / Solomon Jabby feat. Avion Blackman & Jennifer Howland / Rocksteady / Lion Of Zion
13- More Than A Million / Leroy Smart / Vintage Classics / RAS
14- Without Love / Ken Boothe / A Man And His Hits / Heartbeat
15- Dreams / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) feat. Gebre Maskel / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
16- Who Set The Captive Free? / Al G / Be Strong / AWG
17- Blessed Are The Peacemakers / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times
18- Life Is Too Short / Heaven Bound & Dr. Ring Ding / Dancehall Baptism, Chapter One (VA) / Lion Of Zion
19- Nicodemus (12" Mix) / The Congos / Heart Of The Congos / Blood & Fire
20- Born Again / Ziggy Soul feat. KGees / Born Again / Glory
21- Desolate Lagoon / Rupununi Safari feat. Douggie Digital, Mad Professor & Juggler / Steaming Jungle: The Jungle Dub Experience 2 / Ariwa
22- Africa Anointed / Limit X, Christafari & Stitchie / Africa Anointed (VA) / Lion Of Zion
23- The War / Yellowman / RAS Portraits / RAS
24- Brawta / Jah Pickney / Jah Love / Jah Yout
25- Stalag 17 / Ansell Collins / SINGLE (mp3) / Trojan
26- My Sonshine Has Come / Katalys Crew / Christmas Inna Jamdown / Katsjam

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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/23/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

11/23/16

 ***SPECIAL THANKSGIVING 2016 EDITION***

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Give Thanks / Dennis Brown / Cosmic Force / Heartbeat
2- Thank You Oh Lord / John Brown's Body / Among Them / Shanachie
3- Thank U Lord / Clifford Henry / Roots Gospel, Volume 1 / Katsjam
4- Give Thanks And Praise / Dean Fraser / Dean Plays Bob, Volume Two / RAS
5- Thank You / Chevelle Franklyn & Lady G / Strictly The Best 16 (VA) / VP
6- Be Thankful / Lytie / Repent / Zenith
7- Thanks And Praise / Junior Byles / Rasta No Pickpocket / Nighthawk
8- Thank You Lord / Judy Mowatt / Love / African Love/Jet Star
9- Nsiima Mukama (Thanks Be To The Lord) / Ambassador Tony / SINGLE (mp3) / A-4-C
10- Thanks And Praises / Bola / What Do I Do? / Inner Hub
11- Thank You / Beverlyn McKinson (Beverly Sweet) / SINGLE (mp3) / Beverlyn McKinson
12- Give Thanks / Denzil Dennis / Give Thanks / Jet Star Gospel Times
13- Thankful / Moses Henry / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
14- Thank You Lord / Bob Marley And The Wailers / In The Beginning / Trojan
15- Thank You / Stevie Face / Reggae For Jesus (VA) / ERC
16- Thank You Lord / Vanessa MardueƱo feat. Christafari / Oh My Soul / Lion Of Zion
17- Thanks / Osmond Collins / He Will Restore / Jet Star Gospel Times
18- Thanks & Praise / Peter Hunningale / SINGLE (mp3) / Fashion
19- Thank God For Life / Mr. J / SINGLE (mp3) / ...
20- Thank You For Today / Stitchie / Real Power / Lion Of Zion
21- Thank You / Sherwin Gardner / Who I Am / United By One
22- Thank You Lord / Delroy Wilson / My Special Lady / CSI
23- Give Thanks / Luciano / One Way Ticket / Jet Star
24- Thank You / Jennifer Howland feat. Tiago Costa / Daughter Of The King / Lion Of Zion
25- Thank You For Loving Me / Hensley King / The King Is Coming / Jet Star Gospel Times
26- Giving Thanks / Lloyd Brown / SINGLE (7") / Joe Fraser

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/16/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

11/16/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Ease Up / Jr. Jazz / My Turn / VP
2- Father, Son And Holy Ghost/United / Geneman / Long Time / Lion Of Zion/Tehillah
3- Sound The Trumpet / Orthodox Issachar / He Created Everything / Orthodox Issachar
4- These Hands / Jah Servant / Good Soil / Servant
5- Stand For Better / Rasites / Urban Regeneration / Jet Star
6- Black And White / Wayne Stoddart feat. Troy Genius / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
7- Name Brand / Dennis Brown / Cosmic Force / Heartbeat
8- Silver Dollar / The Skatalites / SINGLE (7") / Archive Recordings
9- Corner Stone / The Skatalites / Treasure Isle, Volume 1 / Attack
10- Genesis / Ziggy Soul / Genesis / Glory
11- Never Let Go / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
12- No Power On Earth / George Nooks / Giving Thanks / VP
13- Black On Black / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
14- Think Twice / Delroy Williams / SINGLE (7") / Rockers
15- The Naked Truth / Howie Hutchinson / The Naked Truth / bb Music/World Sounds
16- The Living Years / Lloyd Brown / Against The Grain / Jet Star
17- Charity / Alan Charles / Strength Ah Mi Life / Focus Arts
18- Boderation / Bunny Wailer / Crucial Roots Classics / Shanachie
19- No Tarry Yah Version / Yabby You / Dub It To The Top 1976-1979 / Blood & Fire
20- Run Come Purify / Solomon Jabby / Zion Gates / Altarsound
21- Run Come Dub / Solomon Jabby / Zion Gates / Altarsound
22- Just Like The Wind / Luciano / Where There Is Life / Island Jamaica
23- My Redeemer Lives / Owen Uriah / The Heart Of Uriah / Star Recordings
24- As A Man Thinketh / Dan Hutson & The Seers / Got To Leave This Place / Orthodox Muzik
25- Musicology / Keith Hudson / SINGLE (7") / Greensleeves
26- Window / 'Imisi / Forward / Lion Of Zion
27- My Life (The Person, The Purpose, The Promise) / Mr. Maestro / The Servant's Quarters Life Giver Riddim (VA) / Servant
28- Life Giver Riddim / Jah Servant / The Servant's Quarters Life Giver Riddim (VA) / Servant

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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/9/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

11/9/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Shine Like A Star / Monty G / King's Highway / Lion Of Zion
2- Only A Fool / Luciano / A New Day / VP
3- American Revolution / Lion Zion / Reggae In America / House Of Natty
4- Creations And Versions / Yabby U / King Tubby's Prophecy Of Dub / Blood & Fire
5- Don't Cry / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Onward & Upward / Lion Of Zion
6- 007 (Shanty Town) / Desmond Dekker / The Harder They Come, Soundtrack (VA) / Island
7- Jezebel / The Israelites / Washaway / Kingston Beat
8- Freedom Street / Ken Boothe / The Ken Boothe Collection: Eighteen Classic Songs / Trojan
9- Onyame Kokroko / David Mporampora & Sifa! Sifa! Africa / African Safari Of Praise / mp3.com CD
10- Traveling Man / Israel Vibration / Free To Move / RAS
11- Hold On / Joshua Alo / Orchid Unknown / World Souljah
12- Born In Zion / Dub Street Rockers / Soul Winner / Kingdom Beat
13- Top Rankin' (Studio Rehearsal) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Unreleased Studio Sessions: The 'Survival' Sessions / Sweet Rare Reggae Music
14- Long Time / Geneman / Long Time / Lion Of Zion/Tehillah
15- Run Come Dub / Burning Spear / Living Dub, Volume One / Heartbeat
16- Bend Down / Ernie Smith / After 30 Years Life Is Just For Living / Ernie Smith
17- Work It Out / Debbi Verbz feat. Bruce German / Royal Love (Maxi Single) / BAM
18- Blessed Are The Elders / The Love Circle / Children Of The Jamoo Journey / Jamoo Goodnews Ld.
19- One Drop / Ram1 / Riddim Culture Presents Ram1 / Riddim Culture
20- Would You? / Stitchie / Kingdom Ambassador / Drum & Bass
21- Hear This Voice / Ben Okafor / Generation / Plankton
22- Dub Against / Mike Roots / Freedom & Struggle / Star Recordings
23- Love And Affection / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
24- Ziontific Dub / John Brown's Body / Among Them / Shanachie

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 11/2/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

11/2/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- We Play Reggae / In Crowd / Natural Rock N' Reggae: Greatest Hits / Rhino
2- Pressure Drop / Toots And The Maytals / Time Tough: The Anthology / Island Jamaica
3- It Takes Love / Semi / SINGLE (mp3) / Lateko
4- Majestic Heights In Dub / Christafari / Majestic Heights In Dub / Lion Of Zion
5- The Lord Is My Shepherd / Tendai / Exceedingly Abundantly / Awake
6- God Of Our Fathers / Glen Washington / Conquera Riddim (VA) / Train Line
7- The Ghost (Marcus Garvey) / Burning Spear / Harder Than The Best / Mango
8- Youth Revolution (remix) / Solomon Jabby / SINGLE (mp3) / Altarsound
9- Four Horses Ready / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted / Altarsound
10- Four Horses Dub / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted In Dub / Lion Of Zion
11- Coming Tomorrow / Mbogeni Ngema & Hugh Masekela / Mbongeni Ngema's Sarafina! / Shanachie
12- Choose Ye This Day / Lion / The Servant's Quarters Riddim Sessions 3 (VA) / Servant
13- Financial Endorsement / Gregory Isaacs / Happiness Come / Jamaican Gold
14- Jesus, You're My King / Kujo Oti / Africa Anointed (VA) / Lion Of Zion
15- She Pleases Me / Wailing Souls / All Over The World / CHAOS/Columbia
16- I'm Yours / Jah Pickney feat. Marie-Eve / Regenerated / Jah Yout
17- Respect Woman / Superman & Spiderman / It Ain't Easy / Outernational/Hightone
18- I Know Who Holds My Hand / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times
19- Eastern Standard Time / The Skatalites / Ball Of Fire / Island Jamaica Jazz
20- Lion Of Judah / Owen Uriah / The Same Yesterday, Today And Forever / Star Recordings
21- Over The River / The Ambassadors / Authentic Sounds Vol. 1 (VA) / Kingdom Beat
22- Jah Jah Brings Joy / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
23- Abortion Is A Crime / Alpha Blondy And The Solar System / Dieu / World Pacific
24- It Takes You / Beres Hammond / Getting Stronger / Heartbeat
25- We Gonna Have To Live Together / Lester Lewis / No Boundaries / Jet Star Gospel Times


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Friday, October 28, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 10/26/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

10/26/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- Songs Of Freedom / Frankie Paul / Freedom / RAS
2- Rise Up / Troy Anthony / Rise Up / TA
3- Rise Up / Dominic Balli / Public Announcement / Dominic Balli
4- Sea Shell Dub / Augustus Pablo / Valley Of Jehosaphat / Charm/Jet Star
5- Wake Up / Ben Okafor / Nkiru / Refuge
6- Open Up / Zema / Look At The Heart / Melchizedek
7- Nicodemus (12" mix) / The Congos / Heart Of The Congos / Blood & Fire
8- Born Again / Ziggy Soul feat. KGees / Born Again / Glory
9- Duppy Meets The Conqueror / Jah Roots / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
10- Come Back Jesus / Alpha Blondy / The Best Of Alpha Blondy / Shanachie
11- Little Patience / Majek Fashek / Little Patience / Coral
12- Why Worry / Tony Brevette / I Must Tell Jesus / Jet Star Gospel Times
13- Be Still / Nothing To Dread / Reggae Praise / Star Song
14- Iron Sharpen Iron / Culture / Reggae Anthology: Natty Dread Taking Over / VP
15- Jah Love / Culture / Baldhead Bridge / Shanachie
16- Don't Count Me Out / Ricardo Clarke / SINGLE (mp3) / Uprising Soundz
17- I'm Not Ashamed / Owen Uriah / The Heart Of Uriah / Star Recordings
18- Satta Massagana / The Abyssinians / Satta Massagana / Heartbeat
19- Son Of Man / Clinton Senior / SINGLE (7") / Stone House
20- Soldier (dub mix) / Dwayne Fyah / Silent Cry Riddim [VA] / JahLight
21- They Can't Get Me Out / Cornell Campbell / Silver Jubilee: 25 Classic Cuts / Rhino
22- Come Children / Christafari / Soulfire / Gotee
23- State Of Siege / Third World / Committed / Mercury
24- Strange Things / Carl i / The Servant's Quarters Cornerstone Riddim (VA) / Servant
25- Cornerstone Riddim / Jah Servant / The Servant's Quarters Cornerstone Riddim (VA) / Servant
26- Conquering Lion / Yabby You / One Love, One Heart / Shanachie

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 10/19/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

10/19/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- The People Got To Know / Sugar Minott / Ghetto-ology + Dub / Easy Star
2- The People Got To Dub / Sugar Minott / Ghetto-ology + Dub / Easy Star
3- I Believe / Lytie / A21 Campaign: Set The Captives Free (VA) / G&D
4- Iesous Dub International / Solomon Jabby / Dub From The Gates Of Zion / Altarsound/mp3.com CD
5- Our Future Is Now / Sheldon Blackman & The Love Circle / Remember Me / Jamoo Goodnews Ltd.
6- Jah Jah Plan / Claudius England / Song Of Songs [EP] / RedTones/Servant
7- Jah Jah Plan (dub version) / Claudius England / Song Of Songs [EP] / RedTones/Servant
8- Bend Down Low / Martha Velez / Escape From Babylon / Sire
9- Daughter Of Zion / Willi Williams / Yabby You: Dread Prophecy / Shanachie
10- Colors Of The Rainbow / Dillavou / Nuff Badness [EP] / Lion Of Zion
11- Since The World Didn't Love Me / Kevin Downswell / Reggae For Christ, Volume 1 (VA) / OFMB
12- Underground Root / Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters / Scratch The Super Ape / Upsetter
13- Let It Be / Sonny Okosuns / Celebrate & Worship In Caribbean Rhythms / GGR
14- Unite / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Made In Zion / Lion Of Zion
15- Work (studio demo, take two) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Unreleased Studio Sessions 1972-80: The "Survival/Uprising" Sessions / Sweet Rare Reggae Music
16- Sooner / Lester Lewis / No Boundaries / Jet Star Gospel Times
17- Creation Awaits / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted / Altarsound
18- Dub Awaits / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted In Dub / Lion Of Zion
19- God's World (Do The Right Thing) / Ben Okafor / Generation / Plankton
20- Downpressor Man / Ben Okafor / Downpressor Man [EP] / Crimson Flame
21- Love Is Sure / Bob Andy / SINGLE (mp3) / Heavy Beat
22- Feel Your Pain / Mr. Danny / #TEAMLOJMG (VA) / Lion Of Zion
23- Give I Strength / Stitchie / Real Power / Lion Of Zion
24- Rock Away / Tommy McCook / Reggae In Jazz / Pressure Sounds
25- Stand Still / Jamba / Hallelujah Is The Highest Praise / Jamba
26- Ancient Of Days Dubwise / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com

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Friday, October 7, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 10/12/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

10/12/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Armageddon / Junior C / Faith / Red Clay Recordings
2- Battering Down Survival / E.T. Webster / SINGLE (mp3) / Runn
3- The King Shall Return / Fullness / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
4- Two Masters / Katalys Crew / Open Your Eyes / Katsjam
5- Jah Is The Only King / Sadiki / SINGLE (mp3) / Skinny Bwoy Jamaica/Structure Digital
6- Sitting Down Too Long / Howie Hutchinson / The Naked Truth / bb Music/World Sounds
7- Swing Wide The Gates / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Made In Zion / Lion Of Zion
8- Life's Road / I Kong / SINGLE (7") / Roots
9- Road Less Traveled / Monty G / Until Life / Lion Of Judah Sounds
10- Two Roads / Mike Roots / Freedom & Struggle / Star Recordings
11- Dubby Roads / Mention / Return To Dub / Servant
12- Slow It Down / Inner Circle / Bad Boys / Big Beat
13- Endlessly (Acoustic Mix) / Likkle Shanx / In Love Riddim (VA) / Irie Sounds International
14- Thank You For Loving Me / Hensley King / The King Is Coming / Jet Star Gospel Times
15- Unknown Instrumental #1 / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Unreleased Studio Sessions 1972-80: The "Confrontation/Black Ark/Final" Sessions (Bonus Track) / Sweet Rare Reggae Music
16- One Day / Clueso & Skank I / Project Big House / Small Tribe
17- Bend Down / Ernie Smith / After 30 Years Life Is Just For Living / Ernie Smith
18- Man And Woman / The Heavenlies / It Ain't Eazy / The Heavenlies Ltd.
19- Screw Face Dub / The Revolutionaries / Top Ranking Dub, Volume 1 / Duke Reid
20- Who Is The King Of Kings / Daddy Rings / Stand Out / Gone Clear
21- Mercy & Truth / Yabby You w/The Gladiators / Yabby You: Dread Prophecy / Shanachie
22- God Is Justice / Ziggy Soul / Genesis / Glory
23- Politics / Rod Taylor / Trust In Jah / Cousin
24- Quiet Place / Temple Yard / Temple Yard / Gotee
25- Night Run Dub / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant


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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 10/5/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

10/5/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Lots Of Sign / Tenor Saw / Fever / RAS/Blue Mountain
2- Lots Of Dub / Tenor Saw / Fever / RAS/Blue Mountain
3- There Comes A Time / Lytie / Repent / Zenith
4- Let Your Love Flow (Reggae Mix) / The Bellamy Brothers / SINGLE (mp3) / Curb
5- Wareika / Twilight Circus Dub Sound System / The Essential Collection / M
6- A Simple Man / Micky Paap / Show Me The Reason / Micky Paap
7- Next Generation / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
8- Philistines / Gregory Isaacs / My Number One / Heartbeat
9- Thankful / Moses Henry / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
10- Problems Dub / Horace Andy & Prince Jammy / Heavyweight Sound: A Blood And Fire Sampler (VA) / Blood & Fire
11- Outside The City Walls (Obey Your Parents) / Prophets All Stars / Yabby You & The Prophets: Deeper Roots 2 / Pressure Sounds
12- My Everything / Twiggi / The Sun Shines Through / Richmar Musik
13- Dub Away / Jah Servant feat. J Square / The Servant's Quarters Riddims & Dubs 4 (VA) / Servant
14- Cookie Jar / Mykal Roze / Grafton 4x4 (VA) / Mesa
15- Let Righteousness Cover The Earth / Majek Fashek / Prisoner Of Conscience / Mango
16- Meditation Dub / Bullwackie's All Stars / Free For All / Aires
17- Charity / Alan Charles / Strength Ah Mi Life / Focus Arts
18- I Will Survive / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
19- Reggae In America / Lion Zion / Reggae In America / House Of Natty
20- Five Loaves & Two Fish Skank / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted In Dub / Lion Of Zion
21- Not For Sale / Sugar Minott / Rare Gems / Easy Star
22- First Light / Paul Fox / Paul Fox Meets Fullness [EP] / KarnaTone
23- Freedom / Singaton / Zion I Sampler (VA) / Zion I
24- Love Me / Wayne Stoddart feat. St. Matthew / Love Convictions / Undiluted Muzik
25- Never Give Up / Leroy Sibbles / SINGLE (mp3) / Timeless
26- Window / 'Imisi / Forward / Lion Of Zion


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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 9/28/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

9/28/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Wisdom / Dennis Brown / RAS Portraits / RAS
2- Righteous Revolution / Wayne Stoddart feat. St. Matthew / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
3- Jah Help The Dread / Jah Stitch / 2 Heavyweight: Another Blood & Fire Sampler (VA) / Blood & Fire
4- Majestic Heights In Dub / Christafari / Majestic Heights In Dub / Lion Of Zion
5- Operation Of Deceit / Living Stone / Here In Babylon / Living Stone
6- Chant Down Babylon / Yabby You / One Love, One Heart / Shanachie
7- Chanting Dub / King Tubby's / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-77 (VA) / Blood & Fire
8- We Need You / Mr. J feat. Deacon Culture / SINGLE (mp3) / ...
9- Heads Of Conference / Sugar Minott / RAS Portraits / RAS
10- There Will Never Be Any Peace / B.A. Laing / The Bootleg Series / mp3.com CD
11- Have Mercy / Willie Lindo / It's Not Too Late / Village
12- We Are One / Ben Okafor & Garth Hewitt / Blood Brothers / What?
13- Patience Dub / Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters / Scratch The Super Ape / Upsetter
14- Confusion / Kujo Oti / Test Of Faith / Bellbottom
15- I Don't Know / Solomon Jabby feat. Erik Sundin / SINGLE (mp3) / Altarsound
16- I Don't Know Dub / Solomon Jabby feat. Erik Sundin / SINGLE (mp3) / Altarsound
17- Creation Blues / Augustus Pablo / Blowing With The Wind / Shanachie
18- Sitting In Limbo / Jimmy Cliff / In Concert: The Best Of Jimmy Cliff / Reprise
19- Who Set The Captive Free? / Al G / Be Strong / AWG
20- Cool Runnings / Bunny Wailer / Retrospective / Shanachie
21- Wherever The Blood Flows / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times
22- Break Every Chain Dub / Messian Dread / Mark Of The Nazarite / mp3.com CD/Dubroom
23- Trouble / Black Uhuru / Iron Storm / Rhino
24- Chill Out / Black Uhuru / Chill Out / Spectrum Audio UK
25- The Lord Is My Light / Brother Marcus / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com


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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 9/21/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

9/21/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Give A Little Love / John Holt / Double Up, Vol. 2 (VA) / Brick Wall
2- One Life / Deon Thomas feat. Zion / The Servant's Quarters Life Giver Riddim (VA) / Servant
3- So Amazing / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
4- Occupy Downtown / Stepper + Taxi Gang / Sly & Robbie Presents Stepper Takes The Taxi / Taxi Jamaica
5- Keep A Cool Head / Desmond Dekker / Rockin' Steady: The Best Of Desmond Dekker / Rhino
6- Together We Stand / Johnnie Rice / Subwackie Presents "Five The Hard Way" (VA) / Wackies
7- Work / Katalina Mezu / African Lions Riddim (VA) / Servant
8- Hotta Fiyah / Joseph Israel / Gone Are The Days / New Door/Universal
9- I've Got Love / Mr. Lynx / Seeds You Sow / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
10- Abortion Is A Crime / Alpha Blondy & The Solar System / Dieu / World Pacific
11- Under African Skies / Paul Simon / Graceland / Warner Bros.
12- Chinaman (United We Stand) / Clancy Eccles / SINGLE (7") / Trojan
13- Not My Desire / Neil Evans / Reggae Redemption Songs (VA) / Lion Of Zion
14- Reggae Got Soul / Toots And The Maytals / Time Tough: The Anthology / Island Jamaica
15- Chatty Chatty People / Alton Ellis / Cry Tough / Heartbeat
16- Strong Tower / Solomon Jabby / Rootical Revelations / Altarsound
17- Light & Truth / Semi / Conscious Paradise / 4YA
18- Prince Of Peace / Nothing To Dread / Reggae Praise / Star Song
19- I Will Survive / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
20- Screw Face Dub / The Revolutionaries / Top Ranking Dub, Volume 1 / Abraham
21- Broken-Down Communication / Christafari / Gravity / Lion Of Zion
22- Night Run / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
23- Night Run Dub / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
24- Too Much Fuss / Roots Radics / Freelance / Kingdom
25- Seek (Version) / Denis McLean / Seek For The Old Path / Heart
26- I Want To Know What Love Is / Ed Robinson / On Covers / Push Broom Gang
27- More Love / Mr. Goddy Goddy feat. Andrew Diedrick / Goddy Goddy / Main St.


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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 9/14/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

9/14/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- The World Is Troubled / Dennis Brown / SINGLE (mp3) / A&M
2- Strange Days / Junior C / Faith / Red Clay Recordings
3- Deng Deng/It's You / Geneman feat. Christafari and Solomon Jabby / Long Time / Lion Of Zion/Tehillah
4- Hiking Over The Highlands / Dan Gibson / "Solitudes" Sampler / Dan Gibson
5- Among The Mountain Canyons And Valleys / Dan Gibson / "Solitudes" Sampler / Dan Gibson
6- Wars, Rumors Of Wars / J.D. Smoothe & Friends feat. Roman Stewart / An Inspirational Journey / Wearl "G"
7- Season Done Gone / Johnny Kwesi Annan & Mental Dread / Gospel - Roots - Reggae / GEMA
8- Boys And Girls / Joe And Marcia (Higgs) Together / Roots Combination / Macola
9- Reggae Makossa / Manu Dibango / Go-Man-Go (VA) / Mango
10- Time To Get Up / Carlene Davis / Proverbs: Chapter 1 (VA) / Jet Star Gospel Times
11- Valves N' Plates / Rolling Lion Studios / House Of Dread / Renegade Media
12- Thailand / The Movements / Running Out Of Time / GMI
13- Set The Captives Free / Jah Servant feat. St. Matthew, Ram1, Gyamma, and Andrae Ricardo  / A21 Campaign: Set The Captives Free (VA) / G&D
14- Lion Jungle Dub / Michael Rose / Dub Wicked / Heartbeat
15- Mighty Warrior / Livingstone Linton / Warrior / Livingstone Linton
16- Roller Skates / Steel Pulse / Earth Crisis / Elektra/Wea
17- World Gone Crazy / Ben Okafor / Shadows / Roadsweeper
18- Africa Dub / Roots Radics & Soul Syndicate / SINGLE (mp3) / Silver Kamel
19- I'm Not Ashamed / Owen Uriah / The Heart Of Uriah / Star Recordings
20- State Of Siege / Third World / Committed / Mercury
21- Da Plan / Alan Charles feat. Tendai / Da Plan / Focus Arts
22- Shark Attack / Wailing Souls / All Over The World / CHAOS/Columbia
23- Soldier / Dwayne Fyah / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
24- Wicked Babylon / Muflon Dub Sound feat. Zacheous Jackson / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
25- Pastures Green / Osmond Collins / Walk The Walk / Jet Star Gospel Times


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Thursday, September 8, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 9/7/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

9/7/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- I Believe / Lytie / A21 Campaign: Set The Captives Free (VA) / G&D
2- War / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Onward & Upward / Lion Of Zion
3- Warfare Dub / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Dubs Of Glory / Lion Of Zion
4- Gain The World / Zema / Look At The Heart / Melchizedek
5- For The Good Of Man / The Meditations / For The Good Of Man / Heartbeat
6- Salvation / DJ Stereoman / Good News / FJ/Jet Star
7- No Rest 'Til Zion / Blaminack / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
8- Give Thanks / Dennis Brown / Cosmic Force / Heartbeat
9- Commercial Dreadlocks / Yabby You / ...Meets Mad Professor & Black Steel in Ariwa Studios / Ariwa/RAS
10- We Need To Be As One / Septimus feat. Jamba, Junior C & Geneman / Role Model / Septi
11- Earth Crisis / Steel Pulse / Smash Hits / Elektra
12- Spirit Cry / Christafari / Soulfire / Gotee
13- King Of Kings / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / The Warner Bros. Collection / Warner Archives/Rhino
14- Glory Of Love / Dave And Ansell Collins / Double Barrel / RAS
15- Seed Grow / Asherman Meets Dub Street Rockers / Zion Ready / JumpUp!
16- Jah You Are My Strength / Emrand Henry / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
17- Thankful / Moses Henry / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
18- Soldier / Dwayne Fyah / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
19- The King Is Holy / Matthew Greenidge / Silent Cry Riddim (VA) / JahLight
20- Render Love / Itals / Modern Age / RAS
21- You'll Never Know / Joshua Alo / Orchid Unknown / World Souljah
22- Hear This Voice / Ben Okafor / Generation / Plankton
23- Nicodemus (7" Single Mix) / The Congos / The Heart Of The Congos [Deluxe Edition] / Blood & Fire
24- Nicodemus Dub / The Congos / "Heart Of The Congos - Album Sessions, Singles, B-Sides, Dubs And Versions" / Sweet Rare Reggae Music
25- Redemption Draweth Nigh / Lady Junie / Soldiers Of Jesus Christ: Called To Serve (VA) / Judy M
26- King Of Kings / Judy Mowatt / Soldiers Of Jesus Christ: Called To Serve (VA) / Judy M


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Thursday, September 1, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 8/31/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

8/31/16

* Back To School Edition *

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- The Reggae ABC's / Christafari feat. Red Cloud & Richie Righteous / Reggae Sunday School (VA) / Lion Of Zion
2- Dub Science / Mad Professor / RAS Portraits / RAS
3- Back To School / Bunny Wailer / Just Be Nice / RAS
4- Schooling The Duke / Byron Lee And The Dragonaires & Friends / Jamaica's Golden Hits, Vol. 2 / Jamaican Gold
5- Good Instruction / Tony Rebel / Tony Rebel Meets Garnett Silk In A Dancehall Conference / Heartbeat
6- Chemistry / Kingsley Wray / Chemistry / KA One
7- Baby, Read The Book / Denis McLean / Seek / Heart
8- Listen To The Teacher / U Roy / Original DJ / Caroline
9- Count Your Blessings / Norris Weir / I Believe / TG/Jet Star
10- Pick Up A Dictionary / Chicken Chest & Leslie Thunder / Action Packed / Danceteria/ROIR
11- Alphabet Praise / Andrew G / I Declare War / Good Newz
12- Give The Children Education / Mikey Dread / Obsession / Rykodisc
13- Renew My Mind / Jah Pickney feat. Marie-Eve / Regenerated / Jah Yout
14- Lesson Of Life / Luciano / Jet Star Reggae Max Part 2 / Jet Star
15- School Days / White Mice / White Mice / Basic Replay
16- Dubbing Lecturer / The Soul Agents / Dub Specialist: 17 Dub Shots From Studio One (VA) / Heartbeat
17- Reality School / Tribe Of Judah / Brighter Day To Come / TOJ Enterprise
18- Experiment 1: A Handful Of Dub / Messian Dread / Messenjah Dub / mp3.com CD/Dubroom.com
19- Peer Pressure / Septimus / Role Model / Septi
20- Music Gonna Teach (Music Lesson) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Grooving Kingston 12 (JAD Masters 1970-92) / Hip-O
21- Black And White / Freddie McGregor feat. Brigadier Jerry / Reggae For Kids (VA) / Sanctuary
22- Live, Love And Learn / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
23- Blackboard Jungle Dub (Version 1) / Lee Perry And The Upsetters / Blackboard Jungle Dub / Get On Down
24- Learn Fi Live Up / Nardo Ranks / Cool And Humble / Heartbeat
25- Teachings Of His Majesty / Christafari / Reggae Redemption Songs II (VA) / Lion Of Zion
26- Wise Dub / Horace Andy w/Phil Pratt All Stars / Get Wise / Pressure Sounds


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Friday, August 12, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 8/24/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

8/24/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Nuff Badness / Dillavou / Nuff Badness [EP] / Lion Of Zion
2- Love Fire / Bunny Wailer / Retrospective / Shanachie
3- Gospel Fire / Mike Roots / Unity Riddim Sessions Vol. 1 (VA) / Star Recordings
4- One Way / Jah Servant / Unity Riddim Sessions Vol. 1 (VA) / Star Recordings
5- Stalag 17 / Ansell Collins / SINGLE (mp3) / Trojan
6- Seek Ye First / A.J. Brown / SINGLE (mp3) / Brown Cat
7- Hallelujah / Kenneth Appiah / Keep On / Lion Of Zion
8- Corn Man / Johnny Zeal / Taking It Higher / AWG
9- Pick The Beam / Yabby You & The Prophets / Jah Will Be Done / Prophet
10- Drink For Free / Dominic Balli / Public Announcement / Dominic Balli
11- Tribal Dub / Bullwackie's All Stars / Free For All / Aires
12- Babylon System / 'Imisi / Visions Of The Father / Lion Of Zion
13- Peace, Perfect Peace / Toots And The Maytals / Time Tough: The Anthology / Island Jamaica
14- Wine Of Violence / Lytie / Repent / Zenith
15- Color Of One / Semi / Conscious Paradise / 4YA
16- Linsted Market / Winston Wright / Who Done It / Third World
17- Run Come Purify / Solomon Jabby / Zion Gates / Lion Of Zion
18- Run Come Dub / Solomon Jabby / Zion Gates / Lion Of Zion
19- Better Future / Scratch And The Upsetters feat. Errol Walker / Magnetic Mirror Master Mix / Anachron
20- The Earth Is The Lord's / Tendai / Exceedingly Abundantly / Awake
21- Warm & Sunny Day / Barrington Levy / The Best Of Reggae Superstars (VA) / Park South
22- Dub Jah Word / Jah Servant feat. Theogenic / The Servant's Quarters Riddims And Dubs 5 (VA) / Servant
23- Worthy Is The Lamb / Glen Washington / SINGLE (7") / Ranking Joe
24- The Liars, The Fools, And The Jackals / Talking Dog / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
25- Step Into The Light / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Nigel Lewis / Made In Zion / Lion Of Zion
26- The Stone (Reprise) / Kay Morris & The Jewels / Armageddon / Jewels
27- M.P.L.A. / Willie Lindo / It's Not Too Late / Village

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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 8/17/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

8/17/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Redeeming The Time / Monty G & Mr. Lynx / Reggae Redemption Songs II (VA) / Lion Of Zion
2- Ain't Nobody Move Me / Sugar Minott / RAS Portraits / RAS
3- Black On Black / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
4- Black A Shade Of Dub / Scientist / Scientific Dub / Abraham
5- Hey Mr. Morning / Majek Fashek / Prisoner Of Conscience / Mango
6- I Must Be Doing Something Right / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times
7- Jesus, You're My King / Kujo Oti / Africa Anointed (VA) / Lion Of Zion
8- Confusion / Niney The Observer / Heartbeat Reggae Now! (VA) / Heartbeat
9- Warn The Nation / The Prophets / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-77 / Blood & Fire
10- Youth Revolution (version) / Solomon Jabby / Rootical Revelations / Altarsound
11- Caution / Tommy McCook / Reggae In Jazz / Pressure Sounds
12- Ubangiji / Bola / Take It Back / Bola
13- Better Days Are Coming / The Melodians / Pre-Meditation / Sky Note
14- In Times Like These / Tony Brevette / I Must Tell Jesus / Jet Star Gospel Times
15- New Adventure Dub / Sure Dread / Redemption / mp3.com CD
16- I Can See Clearly Now / Jimmy Cliff / Cool Runnings: Music From The Motion Picture (VA) / CHAOS/Columbia
17- Dance In The Rain / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
18- Unknown Instrumental #3 / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Unreleased  Studio Sessions 1972-80: The Confrontation Final Recording Sessions / Sweet Rare Reggae Music
19- Taste And See / Change / Change / Freedom
20- Politics / Rod Taylor / Trsut In Jah / Cousin
21- American Revolution / Lion Zion / Reggae In America / House Of Natty
22- Hiding Place / Christafari / Gravity / Lion Of Zion
23- World Of Uncertainty / Third World / Sense Of Purpose / Columbia
24- Help / Jamba / Hallelujah Is The Highest Praise / Jamba
25- God For All / Ben Okafor / Diverted Traffic / Roadsweeper

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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 8/10/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

8/10/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- So Much Trouble In The World / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Survival / Tuff Gong
2- So Much Trouble In The World (Dub) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Dub Sessions 1972-1982 / sweetrarereggaemusic.blogspot.com
3- Solution / Kirk Davis feat. St. Matthew / Don't Deny Me / EMS/TajRash
4- Dub From The Gates Of Zion / Solomon Jabby / Dub From The Gates Of Zion / Altarsound/mp3.com CD
5- Revelation Song / Geneman / The Light / Tehillah
6- Serious Times / Mention / The Servant's Quarters Decisions Riddim (VA) / Servant
7- Truth / Andrae Ricardo feat. Curtis Bobb / The Servant's Quarters Decisions Riddim (VA) / Servant
8- No Man Is An Island / Errol Dunkley / SINGLE (mp3) / Tappa
9- Let's Come Together / Semi / Conscious Paradise / 4YA
10- Osobola Lemerako (You Can Persist) / Ambassador Tony / SINGLE (mp3) / A-4-C
11- I Have A Liberty / Johnny Kwesi Annan & Mental Dread / Gospel - Roots - Reggae / GEMA
12- Get Happy / Judy Mowatt / Mr. Dee-J / Tuff Gong
13- Do It In Love / Zema w/The Gladiators Band / Jubilee / Melchizedek
14- In My Going Out / Blood Brotherz / The Second Coming / Good Newz
15- Jah Jah Brings Joy / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
16- Hard Times / Mike Roots / Freedom & Struggle / Star Recordings
17- Open Your Eyes / Katalys Crew / Open Your Eyes / Katsjam
18- Pep-Up / Bobbly Ellis And The Crew / Shaka / Dublab
19- Keep It Real / Owen Uriah / The Heart Of Uriah / Star Recordings
20- Song Of Mission / Nazarenes / Songs Of Life / Heartbeat
21- Awake O Zion / Osmond Collins / He Will Restore / Jet Star Gospel Times
22- Oceans / Christafari / Oceans [EP] / Lion Of Zion
23- Black And White / The Slickers / Breakthrough / Tad's
24- Wise Man / The Israelites / Montego Bay (The Jamaican Persuasion) / Kingdom Beat
25- Instru 3 / The Slickers / Breakthrough / Tad's


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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 8/3/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

8/3/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Irie / Joshua Alo / Answer Your Calling / World Souljah
2- Rat Race / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Rastaman Vibration / Tuff Gong
3- Rat Race (dub version) / The Wailers / SINGLE (7") / Tuff Gong
4- Watchful And Alert / Denis McLean / Seek / Heart
5- My Jamaica / Sanchez / The General / Sanmonik Records/Zojak World Wide
6- Count Your Blessings / Norris Weir / I Believe / TG/Jet Star
7- Pushing Full Watts / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Dillavou / Made In Zion / Lion Of Zion
8- Wonderful World, Beautiful People / Jimmy Cliff / Wonderful World, Beautiful People / A&M
9- Joyful Dub / Clive Smith / Stepping Forward In Dub / Abraham
10- God's World (Do The Right Thing) / Ben Okafor / Generation / Plankton
11- Akanaki Nokunaka / Johnny Clegg & Juluka / One World (VA) / Putumayo
12- Starlight / Andrae Ricardo / SINGLE (mp3) / Andrae Ricardo
13- Dublight / Andrae Ricardo / SINGLE (mp3) / Andrae Ricardo
14- Love And Affection / John Brown's Body / All Time / I-Town
15- Your Mercy / Solomon Jabby / Rocksteady / Lion Of Zion
16- Stranger On The Shore / Val Bennett & The Upsetters / SINGLE (7") / Upsetter
17- Over The Hills / Luciano / Messenger / Island Jamaica
18- Always On Time / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
19- Owe Me Money / Wailing Souls / Live On / Zoo
20- Strange Things / Carl i / Cornerstone Riddim (VA) / Servant
21- His Majesty Is Coming / In Crowd / Natural Rock N' Reggae: Greatest Hits / Rhino
22- He's Everything To Me / Wayne Stoddart feat. Delroy Lalor & Dean Fraser / Committed / Platinum
23- Colour / The Jolly Brothers / Conscious Man (Deluxe Edition) / Root/sweetrarereggaemusic.blogspot.com
24- Colour Dub / The Jolly Brothers / Conscious Man (Deluxe Edition) / Roots/sweetrarereggaemusic.blogspot.com
25- Tell Me Who / Ziggy Soul / Genesis / Glory
26- Cleo's Dub / Yabby You & Brethren feat. Hot City All Stars / Deeper Roots: Dub Plates And Rarities 1976-1978 / Pressure Sounds

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 6/15/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

6/15/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- Father Alone / Courtney Sappleton / Roots Gospel, Volume 1 (VA) / Katsjam
2- Thank U Lord / Clifford Henry / Roots Gospel, Volume 1 (VA) / Katsjam
3- One Love (dub version) / Bob Marley / One World (VA) / Putumayo
4- Master Plan / Willie Williams / Armagideon Time / Heartbeat
5- Jordan River / Burning Spear / Reggae Around The World (VA) / Putumayo
6- Promised Land / Jah Pickney / Regenerated / Jah Yout
7- Minstrel Of Love / Ben Okafor / Diverted Traffic / Roadsweeper
8- Deliver Me From My Enemies / Vivian Jackson and The Prophets / Yabby You: Dread Prophecy / Shanachie
9- You're Everything To Me / Johnny Redlocks / SINGLE (mp3) / versionist.com
10- Born In Zion / Dub Street Rockers / Soul Winner / Kingdom Beat
11- Here In Babylon / Living Stone / Here In Babylon / Living Stone
12- Sweep Over My Soul / Luciano / Sweep Over My Soul / VP
13- Glorious Day / Everard L. Rowe / Gift Of Love / Everard L. Rowe
14- High Priest / Orthodox Issachar / Great & Marvelous / Orthodox Muzik
15- Level The Vibes / Half Pint / Reggae Jamdown: The RAS Tapes (VA) / RAS
16- Love Your Neighbor / Ladysmith Black Mambazo / The Warner Bros. Collection / Warner Archives/Rhino
17- I Must Be Doing Something Right / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times
18- Problems Dub / Horace Andy & Prince Jammy / Heavyweight Sound: A Blood & Fire Sampler (VA) / Blood & Fire
19- Joy In The Morning / Zema / Black Sheep / Melchizedek
20- Love And Affection / John Brown's Body / All Time / I-Town
21- By The Look In Your Eyes / 'Imisi / Forward / Lion Of Zion
22- Almond Tree / Justin Hinds / Know Jah Better / Nighthawk
23- Da Plan / Alan Charles feat. Tendai / Da Plan / Focus Arts
24- Kingdub Culture / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Dubs Of Glory / Lion Of Zion
25- Roots With Quality / Third World / Heartbeat Reggae Now (VA) / Heartbeat

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 6/8/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

6/8/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- Count Your Blessings / Norris Weir / I Believe / TG/Jet Star
2- Never Let Go / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
3- Put Down The Gun / Macka B feat. Horace Andy / Hold On To Your Culture / RAS/Ariwa
4- Night Run Dub / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
5- Hang On / Avion Blackman / Third World Girl / Lion Of Zion
6- Things In Life / Dennis Brown / Milk And Honey / RAS
7- Prince Of Peace / Nothing To Dread / Reggae Praise / Star Song
8- Igwe / Midnight Crew / Igwe / Tams
9- Jah Glory / Messian Dread feat. Vicious Vic / Messenjah Dub / mp3.com CD
10- Guntown / Jason 'Todah' O'Neil / The Servant's Quarters Life Giver Riddim (VA) / Servant
11- Dub Town / Jah Servant feat. Jason 'Todah' O'Neil / The Servant's Quarters Life Giver Riddim (VA) / Servant
12- They Can't Get Me Out / Cornell Campbell / Silver Jubilee: 25 Classic Cuts / Rhino
13- Pushing Full Watts / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Dillavou / Made In Zion / Lion Of Zion
14- Stop Your Game War / The Melodians / SINGLE (7") / Tops
15- Heart Like Yours / Jermaine Edwards / Don't Count Me Out [EP] / Island Worship
16- Grace Be My Vision / Children Of Zion / Reggae Worship, Volume Two / Frontline
17- No Loafting / Junior Reid / Visa / RAS
18- Bad Mind / Troy Anthony / Di Unstoppable Riddim (VA) / Dizzle Lab
19- See What We Become / Dominic Balli / American Dream / Lion Of Zion
20- Arm Your Soul / Julian Marley / Lion In The Morning / Lightyear
21- Stand Still / Jamba / Hallelujah Is The Highest Praise / Jamba
22- Rude Walking / Lee Perry & The Upsetters / News Flash / Esoldun
23- Live, Love And Learn / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
24- Nothing Can Separate Me / Geneman / Long Time / Lion Of Zion/Tehillah
25- Many Are Called / Judy Mowatt feat. Sister Carol / Something Old, Something New / Judy M
26- Win Or Lose / Luciano / Serve Jah / VP
27- Happy In Jesus / Junior Dan / Sunshine Riddim (VA) / Genesis Music House

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 6/1/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

6/1/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- Let Righteousness Cover The Earth / Majek Fashek / Prisoner Of Conscience / Mango
2- Reason For Living / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
3- Pure War / Culture / Peace And Love / Charly
4- Lion Riddim / Congo Don Patito / Fumanchu / Dr. Traska Productions
5- Warfare / Bernard Schroeter / SINGLE (mp3) / Bernard Schroeter
6- Scheme Of Things / Bunny Wailer / Protest / Mango
7- Night Run / Jah Servant / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
8- New Generation / Ghetto Blaster / People / Moving Target/Celluloid
9- Next Generation / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
10- It Takes Love / Semi / SINGLE (mp3) / Lateko
11- Countrylypso / Hans Zimmer / Cool Runnings: Music From The Motion Picture (VA) / CHAOS/Columbia
12- Make A Joyful Noise / Tendai / Exceedingly Abundantly / Awake
13- The War / Yellowman / RAS Portraits / RAS
14- El Sonido De Campeon / Christafari con Solomon Jabby / Reggae Redencion / Lion Of Zion
15- Stranger To My Bredrin / Yabby You / Fleeing From The City / Shanachie
16- Brother To Brother / Junior Tucker feat. Beres Hammond / Brand New / Main Street
17- Abendigo / The Abyssinians / Satta Massagana / Heartbeat
18- We Have A Message / Change / Change / Freedom
19- Glass House / Mikey Spice / SINGLE (mp3) / Joe Frasier
20- Cus Cus / The Slickers / Breakthrough / Tad's
21- God For All / Ben Okafor / Diverted Traffic / Roadsweeper
22- Back To My Life / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
23- Jah Help The Dread / Jah Stitch / 2 Heavyweight: Another Blood & Fire Sampler (VA) / Blood & Fire
24- Love And Affection / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah
25- Jug Head Dub / The Revolutionaries / Top Ranking Dub, Volume 1 (VA) / Abraham
26- I Must Be Doing Something Right / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times

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Friday, May 27, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 5/25/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

5/25/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- Bridge Over Troubled Water / George Nooks / Don't Give Up / Jet Star/Charm
2- Feel Your Pain / Mr. Danny / #TEAMLOJMG (VA) / Lion Of Zion
3- Friend / Mo' Than Conquerors / Power / Malak
4- Trouble / Black Uhuru / Iron Storm Dub / Mesa
5- Lift Up My Eyes / Owen Uriah / More Than A Conqueror / Vibes
6- Politics / Rod Taylor / Trust In Jah / Cousin
7- One Drop / Ram1 / Riddim Culture Presents Ram1 / Riddim Culture
8- Mini Bus Driver (Extended Dub Mix) / Junior Reid / Lost Vinyl Classics, Vol. 1 / JR
9- Aire Puro / La Siega Roots / SINGLE (mp3) / ...
10- Tyrants / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) feat. Gebre Maskel / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
11- Jah Jah Brings Joy / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
12- Now That We Found Love / Third World / Reggae Greats / Mango
13- One Love (People Get Ready) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Legend: The Best Of Bob Marley and The Wailers / Island
14- Rootsman Message / Jah Servant / Good Soil / Servant
15- Without You Dub / Jah Servant feat. Jason 'Todah' O'Neil / The Servant's Quarters Riddims & Dubs 5 (VA) / Servant
16- Lamb And The Lion / Junior C / Faith / Red Clay Recordings
17- Dick Tracy / The Skatalites / SINGLE (7") / Coxsone
18- Exodus / The Skatalites / Stretching Out / ROIR
19- Man In Me / Matumbi / Music In The Air / Trojan
20- Endlessly (Acoustic Mix) / Likkle Shanx / In Love Riddim (VA) / Irie Sounds
21- Plea / Claudius England / Songs Of Songs [EP] / RedTones/Servant
22- Plea (Dub Version) / Claudius England / Songs Of Songs [EP] / RedTones/Servant
23- Love Is Calling / Sugar Minott / 20's Strong Post It Riddim (VA) / Andrew Bassie
24- A Who / Katalys Crew / Open Your Eyes / Katsjam
25- Can't Live Like This / Barry Brown / Barry Brown Meets King Tubby And The Aggrovators / Authentic Jamaican
26- Over The Hills Of Jerusalem / Solomon Jabby / Firmly Planted / Altarsound

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 5/18/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

5/18/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- King Of Kings (previously unreleased) / Yabby You / Yabby You: Dread Prophecy / Shanachie
2- Don't Live / Mention / Return To Bass / Servant
3- Don't Live Dub / Mention / Return To Dub / Servant
4- God Of Our Fathers / Glen Washington / Conquera Riddim (VA) / Train Line
5- Charity / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik
6- Shark Attack / Wailing Souls / All Over The World / CHAOS/Columbia
7- Where The Unity / Bredren Markus I / Unity Riddim Sessions, Vol. 1 (VA) / Star Recordings
8- War / Roge' Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Onward & Upward / Lion Of Zion
9- Bwana Yesu / Spear Ritual / Rough Mixes / Spear Ritual
10- Dub It Star / Ranking Dread feat. Roots Radics / Ranking Dread In Dub / Silver Kamel
11- Amazing Grace / Troy Anthony / Selah [EP] / Kingzway7
12- The Heathen / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Exodus / Tuff Gong
13- Your Mercy / Solomon Jabby / Rocksteady / Lion Of Zion
14- Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying / The Melodians / SINGLE (7") / Jaywax
15- Steady As She Goes / Asherman Meets Dub Street Rockers / Zion Ready / JumpUp!
16- Dub In Fruits (feat. The Sunshot Band) / Bobby Kalphat & The All Stars / Zion Hill / Pressure Sounds
17- Strange Things / Carl i / The Servant's Quarters Cornerstone Riddim (VA) / Servant
18- Right To Believe / Sheldon Blackman & The Love Circle / Remember Me / Jamoo Goodnews Ltd.
19- Oh Jah / Fikre Selassie (Love Of The Trinity) / Blessed Is He / Fikre Selassie
20- Lion Of Judah / Temple Yard / Temple Yard / Gotee
21- A Piece Of Bread / D.E.B. Music Players / SINGLE (mp3) / D.E.B. Music
22- All We Need Is Love / Dominic Balli / American Dream / Lion Of Zion
23- Go See / Ben Okafor / Shadows / Roadsweeper
24- Son Of Man / Clinton Senior / SINGLE (7") / Stone House

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"Reggae Explorations" playlist 5/11/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

5/11/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
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1- These Words For Mama / Prodigal Son / Roots Gospel Vol. 1 (VA) / Katsjam
2- Mother's Love / Mention / SINGLE (mp3) / Servant
3- Roses For Mama / Sadiki / SINGLE (mp3) / Skinny Bwoy
4- Mama / Luciano / Messenger / Island Jamaica
5- Give Thanks Fi Mama / Mr. Goddy Goddy / Warfare / Spearhead
6- Mama Mama / Freddie McGregor / RAS Portraits / RAS
7- Sweet Lady / Ben Okafor / Generation / Plankton
8- Mother / Don Campbell / Double Up Vol. 2 (VA) / Brickwall
9- Mama, You're Beautiful / Positive / Forever My King / Fox Fuse
10- Hey Mama / Justin Hines (Hinds) / SINGLE (7") / Treasure Isle
11- Momma / 'Imisi / Visions Of The Father / Lion Of Zion
12- Mummy Prayers / Spanna / Blessed Redeemer / Shekinah
13- Thank You, Mama / Barry Brown / SINGLE (mp3) / VP
14- Love Mom & Dad / White Mice / White Mice / Basic Replay
15- Honor Your Mother And Your Father / Desmond Dekker / Rockin' Steady: The Best Of Desmond Dekker / Rhino
16- Honor Your Mother And Your Father / The Israelites / Jamaican Celebration / JumpUp!
17- Mama / Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers / Joy And Blues / Virgin
18- Mama Give Me Your Love / Rula Brown / Rula / Bee Cat
19- We Shall Call (A Tribute To Mama) / Denis McLean / Seek / Heart
20- Mama Song / Andrew G / I Declare War / Good Newz
21- Letter To Mommy And Daddy / Merlene Webber / SINGLE (7") / Spider Man
22- Mother & Child Reunion / Wailing Souls / Live On / Zoo
23- Mama Is A Lady / Al G / Be Strong / AWG
24- Mama Virtuous / Debbi Verbz / Royal Love Maxi Single / BAM
25- Mother's Tender Care / The Ethiopians / Everything Crash: The Best Of The Ethiopians / Trojan
26- Take This Message To Mother / Michael Sterling / Message To Mother / MSP

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Thursday, May 5, 2016

"Reggae Explorations" playlist 5/4/16

"Reggae Explorations"
with Mike Roots
WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT
WAPJ.org
Wednesdays 1-3PM

5/5/16

Song / Artist / Album / Label
------------------------------
1- Taking In The Son / Christafari / No Compromise / Lion Of Zion
2- Sunrise / Jimmy Cliff / Cliff Hanger / Columbia
3- Remove These Clouds Of Darkness / Richie Stephens / The Man Upstairs / ERC
4- King Of Glory Dub / Christafari feat. Solomon Jabby / Hosanna Maxi Single / Lion Of Zion
5- Sunny Day / Positive / Forever My King / Fox Fuse
6- Rain Drops Keep Falling / Dennis Brown / No Man Is An Island / Studio One
7- Morning Sun / David Smith / Our Refuge & Strength / Angels
8- Sun Is Shining / Prince Alla / Only Love Can Conquer / Blood & Fire
9- Shine High / Koen Duncan / Shine High / Lion Of Zion
10- Sun Is Shining / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Kaya / Tuff Gong
11- Sun Is Shining / Dean Fraser / Dean Plays Bob, Volume Two / RAS
12- Brighter Day / Semi / Conscious Paradise / 4YA
13- New Sun / Ben Okafor / Coffee With Lazarus / Plankton
14- I Can See Clearly Now / Johnny Nash / The Reggae Collection / Epic/Legacy
15- I Can See Clearly Now / Jimmy Cliff / Cool Runnings: Music From The Motion Picture / CHAOS/Columbia
16- Blue Skies / 'Imisi feat. Quino (of Big Mountain) / Visions Of The Father / Lion Of Zion
17- Dublight / Jah Servant / Narrow Gate / Servant
18- Light Over Darkness / Joshua Alo / Answer Your Calling / World Souljah
19- Shine Ya Light / Mr. Lynx / Prophetic Fire / Creative Soul
20- Brighter Way / Troy Anthony / Next Generation / TA
21- Rainy Days / Luciano / Messenger / Island Jamaica
22- Sun Will Shine / Sankoh / Tragic Flower / Sankoh
23- Sunny Day / Tony Greene / Expression / Tad's
24- Brighter Day / Monty G / Until Life / Lion Of Judah Sounds
25- First Light / Paul Fox / Paul Fox Meets Fullness [EP] / KarnaTone
26- Taking In The Dub / Christafari / Majestic Heights In Dub / Lion Of Zion

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