1976 Roots Reggae Selection

This mix brings together a focused selection of reggae recordings from around 1976, a period when roots reggae was at its most confident and clearly defined. The songs reflect the era's balance: strong rhythm sections, thoughtful lyrics, and a deep connection to Rastafarian beliefs, social commentary, and everyday life in Jamaica.

PLAYLIST

1. Jackie Mittoo – The Thriller

2. The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana

3. The Gladiators – Looks Is Deceiving (2000 Digital Remaster)

4. Tapper Zukie – M.P.L.A

5. Linval Thompson – Don’t Cut Off Your Dreadlocks / Joyful Locks

6. Cornell Campbell – The Gorgon

7. Inner Circle – Roman Soldiers Of Babylon

8. Zap Pow – This Is Reggae Music

9. Toots & The Maytals – Funky Kingston

10. Mighty Diamonds – I Need A Roof (2001 Digital Remaster)

11. Peter Tosh – Legalize It

12. Owen Gray – Guava Jelly

13. The Heptones – Book Of Rules

14. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Concrete Jungle

15. George Dekker & The Pioneers – Time Hard

16. Third World – Freedom Song

17. Burning Spear – Old Marcus Garvey

18. U-Roy – Natty Rebel (Remastered)

19. Max Romeo & The Upsetters – War Ina Babylon