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34 REGGAE / DANCE HALL guestlist.net album of the month Luciano - The Qabalah Man AL.TA.FA.AN / VPAL Music Issue 58 / 2013 Artist of the month R.I.P Junior Murvin Luciano's new album, 'The Qabalah Man', is definitely a release worth checking out. With some big features such as Bob Andy and U Roy, who have witnessed the early developments of reggae music and a good eclectic, timeless mix of dub, roots and nu roots sounds; Luciano reminds us of his wide array of influences and where he's coming from. With just a glance at the name of the album and the track list, there is no denying that it carries a message, if not several messages. Indeed, from politically to spiritually loaded lyrics, Luciano's album is a well-rounded piece of work. No wonder Blood Shanti (one of the Shanti-Ites) thinks that 'from the Jamaican side, Luciano runs things, no doubt. His music encourages togetherness and strength, so that is a musical vibe that brings people together, encouraging people to think of one power, instead of ego obsession.' (Interview with Gregory Mario Whitfield, 2002, http://www. uncar ved.org/dub/aba/aba . html). Personal favourites: Material World, Speak Your Mind, Skull and Bone and Don't Give In. label OF THE MONTH pENThOUSE RECORDS Sad news for the world of reggae music: one-hit wonder Junior Murvin passed away, yesterday, aged 67. What is even more saddening is that, although his voice and message had much potential for recognition and success, he was only ever acknowledged for his infamous Police and Thieves, an original 1976 Lee 'Scratch' Perry production (Black Art Studio). Sad news for the world of reggae music: one-hit wonder Junior Murvin passed away, yesterday, aged 67. What is even more saddening is that, although his voice and message had much potential for recognition and success, he was only ever acknowledged for his infamous Police and Thieves, an original 1976 Lee 'Scratch' Perry production (Black Art Studio). He also recorded a few other decent tunes, such as Roots Train 2013 marks the 25th Anniversary of legendary reggae label 'Penthouse Records' founded in Jamaica in 1988 by Roots-Reggae producer Donovan Germain. To celebrate this anniversary it has been announced that they will bringing out a compilation album in January next year called '25 Years: The Journey Continues' which will feature 47 tracks over two disks from some of the best loved artists to be associated with the label from Sean Paul to Beres Hammond. Germain developed an international music approach, characterised particularly by a faultless sound quality, which gives him a wider distribution of his productions. This approach enabled some local beginner artists like Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton and Tony Rebel to get international recognition as well as helping experienced artists like Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths or Nana McLean to be back in the limelight. And this is all thanks to 'Penthouse Records'! or Easy Task. But Police and Thieves just stood out as a fantastic, militant production as well as a call for popular uprising to fight the oppression of the authorities. The song became a transatlantic anthem for an angry, unsatisfied youth, fed up with the establishment. That's probably the reason why The Clash reinterpreted it, and offered it to the punks, a subculture that emerged from social unrest. More @ guestlist.net/reggae OUR PLAYLIST We present you with 4 of the hottest tracks right now... Peter Broggs I A Field Marshall Johnny Osbourne Purify Your Heart Earl 16 Trample Babylon Max Romeo Valley Of Jehoshaphat