Description
A cornerstone of the acclaimed Soul Jazz Records Studio One series, *Studio One Roots* delves deep into the spiritual and conscious side of Jamaica’s most important record label. Compiled from the legendary Studio One archives, this essential collection brings together rare roots reggae recordings, deep Rastafarian chants and heavyweight instrumentals recorded during the genre’s golden era. Many of these tracks were unavailable for decades before Soul Jazz painstakingly restored and reissued them.
Featuring classics from Freddie McGregor, Willie Williams, Alton Ellis, Devon Russell, Cornell Campbell and Count Ossie, the compilation captures Studio One’s evolution from rocksteady and reggae into the deeper roots sound that dominated Jamaica throughout the 1970s. The collection balances conscious vocal cuts with mesmerising instrumental performances from Sound Dimension, Lennie Hibbert and other key Studio One musicians.
Expertly curated and accompanied by extensive liner notes, *Studio One Roots* remains one of the finest introductions to roots reggae and a standout release in Soul Jazz Records’ celebrated catalogue. Essential for collectors, reggae enthusiasts and anyone exploring the rich legacy of Studio One.
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