JOHN JONES

Somewhere between calypso, classic pop and reggae. 1972, from the lp "Discover America" by the legendary and still very influent Van Dyke Parks.

Van Dyke Parks "John Jones"

COUNTRY GOT SOUL

About the importance of digging country music...
This man's got soul. And balls.

Larry Jon Wilson "Sheldon Church Yard"



Still on the "Country got soul" compilation (vol.I), Tony Joe White sounds good, doesn't he?

Tony Joe White "Did Somebody Make A Fool Out Of You"

HIPSHAKERS

Here comes the second volume of R&B and early soul from the King and Federal vaults, the "Hipshakers" compilation on the Vampisoul label. Back in 1964...Scratch That Itch !

Eddie Kirk "Monkey Tonight"



Johnny Watson "I Say, I Love You"



Carol Ford "Run Baby"

ORIENTAL JOURNEY

Well, it's not new, it's not exclusive, it's just damn good. I'm into the "Treme" serie right now, and also much into Brass ensemble from everywhere. This one is from ... Germany.

Express Brass Band "Radio Kabul"

BACK IN THE 80's

And of course back in Jamaïca... with digital stuff today, to listen as loud as you can.

Prince Jammy "Interface"



Cornell Campbell & Lee Van Cliff "Boxing around / Look how she fat"

FRIDAY ON MY MIND

Hypnotic loop and warm sound today. From a very soulful dub Lp by german folks, flying in the Rhythm and Sound sky.

Friedamn and Liebzeit "120-5"

Friedamn and Liebzeit "204-7"