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Jamaica’s failing economy in the ’70s meant recycling was a part of every day life, so it followed that, with studio time and recording tape expensive, producers like Lee Perry and King Tubby began taking old backing tracks and remixing them into sonically crackpot but undeniably brilliant ‘dubs’. Others, like U-Roy and Tapper Zukie, elected to rap over records, foreshadowing hip-hop.

With Marley popularising Rastafarianism and soul rebellion amid the island’s mid-’70s descent into political chaos, reggae took a left-turn into spirituality, ‘consciousness’ and militancy; it subsequently morphed into lovers rock, stripped-down dancehall, pop-reggae, techno dub and much more, surviving into 2014 with artists like Hollie Cook revisiting traditional styles and The Bug deconstructing the 50-year-old form to make new, exhilarating, experimental sounds.

So, here’s our list of the Top 50 reggae albums, eschewing (please note) contemporary CD compilations in favour of original, vintage vinyl releases and steering clear of multiple entries by reggae’s biggest names such as Bob Marley, Lee Perry and King Tubby. Enjoy – and do let us know your thoughts…

Jamaica’s failing economy in the ’70s meant recycling was a part of every day life, so it followed that, with studio time and recording tape expensive, producers like Lee Perry and King Tubby began taking old backing tracks and remixing them into sonically crackpot but undeniably brilliant ‘dubs’. Others, like U-Roy and Tapper Zukie, elected to rap over records, foreshadowing hip-hop.

With Marley popularising Rastafarianism and soul rebellion amid the island’s mid-’70s descent into political chaos, reggae took a left-turn into spirituality, ‘consciousness’ and militancy; it subsequently morphed into lovers rock, stripped-down dancehall, pop-reggae, techno dub and much more, surviving into 2014 with artists like Hollie Cook revisiting traditional styles and The Bug deconstructing the 50-year-old form to make new, exhilarating, experimental sounds.

So, here’s our list of the Top 50 reggae albums, eschewing (please note) contemporary CD compilations in favour of original, vintage vinyl releases and steering clear of multiple entries by reggae’s biggest names such as Bob Marley, Lee Perry and King Tubby. Enjoy – and do let us know your thoughts…

1. Bob Marley,  2. Peter Tosh,  3. Toots and the Maytals,  4. Jimmy Cliff,  5. Burning Spear,  6. Bunny Wailer  7. Black Uhuru,  8. Sly and Robbie,  9. Third World,10. Lee "Scratch" Perry,11. I-Roy,12. King Tubby,13. U-Roy14. Laurel Aitken,15. Mutabaruka,16. Culture,17. Big Youth,18. Wailing Souls,19. Desmond Dekker,20. Steel Pulse,21. Prince Buster,22. Scientist,23. Alton Ellis,24. Gregory Isaacs,25. Dennis Brown,26. he Skatalites,27. Harry Belafonte,28. John Holt,29. Linton Kwesi Johnson,30. Jacob Miller,31. Mad professor,32. Aswad,33. Judge Dread,34. The Heptones,35. The Ethiopians,36. Ras Michael,37. Johnny Clarke,38. Pablo Moses,39. The Mighty Diamonds,40. Beres Hammond,41. The Itals,42. Sugar Minott,43. Prince Far I,44. Freddie McGregor,45. Yellowman,46. Max Romeo,47. Linval Thompson,48. Bryon Lee,49. Delroy Wilson,50. Dennis Alcapone,51. Owen Gray ,52. Ken Boothe,53. The Upsetters,54. Tappa Zukie,55. Barrington Levy,56. Inner Circle,57. The Abyssinians 58. Dillinger,59. Justin Hinds and the Dominoes,60. Mikey Dread,61. Derrick Morgan,62. Mighty Sparrow,63. Junior Delgado,64. Eek-a-Mouse,65. African Head Charge,66. Ijahman Levi,67. Horace Andy,68. Augustus Pablo,69. Israel Vibration,70. Junior Reid,71. Johnny Nash,72. Junior Murvin,73. Capelton,74. The Tamlins,75. UB40,76. Andrew Tosh,77. Trinity,78. Millie Small,79. Jackie Mittoo,80. JC Lodge,81. Al Campbell,82. Lucky Dube,83. Roots Radics,84. General Echo,85. Johnny Osbourne,86. Pluto

1. Bob Marley,  2. Peter Tosh,  3. Toots and the Maytals,  4. Jimmy Cliff,  5. Burning Spear,  6. Bunny Wailer  7. Black Uhuru,  8. Sly and Robbie,  9. Third World,10. Lee "Scratch" Perry,11. I-Roy,12. King Tubby,13. U-Roy14. Laurel Aitken,15. Mutabaruka,16. Culture,17. Big Youth,18. Wailing Souls,19. Desmond Dekker,20. Steel Pulse,21. Prince Buster,22. Scientist,23. Alton Ellis,24. Gregory Isaacs,25. Dennis Brown,26. he Skatalites,27. Harry Belafonte,28. John Holt,29. Linton Kwesi Johnson,30. Jacob Miller,31. Mad professor,32. Aswad,33. Judge Dread,34. The Heptones,35. The Ethiopians,36. Ras Michael,37. Johnny Clarke,38. Pablo Moses,39. The Mighty Diamonds,40. Beres Hammond,41. The Itals,42. Sugar Minott,43. Prince Far I,44. Freddie McGregor,45. Yellowman,46. Max Romeo,47. Linval Thompson,48. Bryon Lee,49. Delroy Wilson,50. Dennis Alcapone,51. Owen Gray ,52. Ken Boothe,53. The Upsetters,54. Tappa Zukie,55. Barrington Levy,56. Inner Circle,57. The Abyssinians 58. Dillinger,59. Justin Hinds and the Dominoes,60. Mikey Dread,61. Derrick Morgan,62. Mighty Sparrow,63. Junior Delgado,64. Eek-a-Mouse,65. African Head Charge,66. Ijahman Levi,67. Horace Andy,68. Augustus Pablo,69. Israel Vibration,70. Junior Reid,71. Johnny Nash,72. Junior Murvin,73. Capelton,74. The Tamlins,75. UB40,76. Andrew Tosh,77. Trinity,78. Millie Small,79. Jackie Mittoo,80. JC Lodge,81. Al Campbell,82. Lucky Dube,83. Roots Radics,84. General Echo,85. Johnny Osbourne,86. Pluto

We will also have the Piper Davis Baseball Group Family on Sunday , along with Mr.Gene Tate to talk not just baseball of today but the Negro laugue.

In an absolutely stunning defeat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, after leading for much of the second half, fell apart in the closing seconds of Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals and lost to the Golden State Warriors, 118-113. Golden State, which finished the game with an 11-0 run, now has a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

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.It is estimated that 35 per cent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives. However, some national studies show that up to 70 per cent of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime -

Phyllis Pascal, born in Grenada and lived in Canada most of her life. She's a mother and a survivor of domestic violence. For over 15yrs Phyllis worked in the social service sector in various roles providing services to  youth and their familes who faced educational, economical and social barriers.

  This  May 2017,  she celebrated her  3rd year of victory, her survival of a vicious knife attack by the father of her child. Phyllis now speaks publicly about her experience because she believe that she is alive today to bring  awareness around the issues of domestic violence and all violence against women. To also bring to the forefront how volatile relationships affects not only the victims but also the children, extended family and the broader community.

.It is estimated that 35 per cent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives. However, some national studies show that up to 70 per cent of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime -

Phyllis Pascal, born in Grenada and lived in Canada most of her life. She's a mother and a survivor of domestic violence. For over 15yrs Phyllis worked in the social service sector in various roles providing services to  youth and their familes who faced educational, economical and social barriers.

  This  May 2017,  she celebrated her  3rd year of victory, her survival of a vicious knife attack by the father of her child. Phyllis now speaks publicly about her experience because she believe that she is alive today to bring  awareness around the issues of domestic violence and all violence against women. To also bring to the forefront how volatile relationships affects not only the victims but also the children, extended family and the broader community.

We will also have the Piper Davis Baseball Group Family on Sunday , along with Mr.Gene Tate to talk not just baseball of today but the Negro laugue.

In an absolutely stunning defeat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, after leading for much of the second half, fell apart in the closing seconds of Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals and lost to the Golden State Warriors, 118-113. Golden State, which finished the game with an 11-0 run, now has a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

With all the Scores and highlight of the past week

www.crsradio.com

http://tobtr.com/10056101

http://www.andrewdixonfoundation.org

http://www.piperdavisbaseball.org

Marvelous Siren.

Every inch of her being creates ripples,

From her toes to her head indoctrinates.

Her voluptuous lips are a temptation,

Her eyes a true fascination.

The breasts heaving with each breath so sublime,

That waist I want to grab as I pull her close. 

The swerve of her hips and butt,

As those marvelous legs stroll along.

The arch of her calves call to me,

As she steps past with her manicured toes.

This vision of beauty that captured me,

This Siren that has my heart racing. 

Pontiak

Love is a wonderful emotion that lifts the soul.

Jamaica is famous for it's athletes, but there are many other Jamaicans doing great things in many other fields. One such field is music. Todays program will feature one such artist Mr. Carol McLaughlin. Together we will re-live the memories of years past and share experiences of other great musiciand we had the pleasure of playing with. This year's Tribute To The Greats will include our own Alphonso Castro, well deserved. Mr. Castro is a member of our broadcast team here at CRSRadio. Congrats Phonso.