It’s time to crank up the volume in the House of Reggae again and shake the foundations with some deep roots, sweet lovers and skanking DJ’s, while I interject with the usual facts, details and trivia….

The Mighty Threes – One Black People
Earl Cunningham & Jah Thomas – Words Of The Father 12”
Freddy McKay – Love Is A Treasure
Lizzy – Love Is A Treasure
Junior Ranking & Finnigan – Youthman Prophecy
Icientcy Mau – Works To Do
The Techniques – Love Is Not A Gamble
U Roy – Rule The Nation
Barrington Levy – My Woman
Kojak & Liza – Ten Thousand Gal
Pinchers – Kingston, Jamaica
Beenie Man – Rough Times
Louisa Mark – Caught You In A Lie
Alton Ellis – Again
Wailing Souls – Take We Back
Ranking Trevor – Yard Oh

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 30th October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Greetings music lovers, today we are paying tribute to the most innovative and experimental record producer in Jamaican music history, Mr Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, who built his own studio in his back garden so he could spend day and night creating and recreating songs, which have gone on to influence and inspire musicians and producers all over the world….

The Upsetters – Cloak And Dagger
Lee Perry – People Funny Boy
The Bleechers – Check Him Out
The Upsetters – A Live Injection
The Upsetters – Return Of Django
The Hurricanes – You Can Run
Dillinger – Middle East Rock
The Upsetters – Elephant Rock
Lee Perry – Bucky Skank
The Upsetters – Black Panta
Junior Byles – The Long Way
Bob Marley – Jah Live
Devon Irons – When Jah Comes
The Upsetters – Zions Blood
Junior Murvin – Roots Train
Max Romeo – I Chase The Devil
Lee Perry – Disco Devil
Augustus Pablo – To Be A Lover In Dub

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 16th October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Come on in and hitch a ride with me for another 60 minute journey along the highways and byways of fine Jamaican music from the last 50 years….

Eric Monty Morris – Say What Your Saying
Clancy All Stars – CN Express
King Stitt – I For I
Winston Samuels – Up And Down
The Viceroys – I Guarantee My Love
Cocoa Tea – Come Again
Admiral Bailey – Politician
Ninjaman – Murder Dem
Dawn Penn – You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)
Hugh Mundell – Run Revolution A Come
Paul Blackman – Earth, Wind & Fire
Rockers All Stars – Cool Shade Dub
The Dynamites – Phantom
The Dynamites – King Tubby’s City Dub
Winston Samuels – Peace Of Mind
Mikey General – In A Dis Ya Gideon
Lutan Fyah – It Red, The Gideon No Pretty

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 2nd October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae is on our travels again today, and you’re invited along for a hill and gully ride through the Jamaican parishes, as we stop off at towns, villages, historical landmarks and tourist attractions, via the form of fine recorded music, from this magical Caribbean isle….

Brigadier Jerry – Jamaica Jamaica
Stranger Cole – Out Of Many, One
Lord Messam – Linstead Market
Augustus Pablo - Java
Patrick Andy – Clarendon Girl
Errol Holt – Girl From Manchester
Accompong Maroons – Clear Road
Tyrone Taylor – Cottage In Negril
Queen Ifrica – Welcome To Montego Bay
Carlton Livingston – 100lbs Of Collie Weed
Scott’s Hall Maroons – Ba Wiri-oo
Watty Burnett – Rainy Night In Portland
Third World – 96 Degrees In The Shade
Josey Wales – Na Lef Jamaica

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 18th September. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Jump aboard for another journey along the highways and byways of the last 50 years of Jamaican music…

Vinley Gayle – Go On
Oba Simba – Feel The Pressure
The Heptones – Tripe Girl
Bim Sherman – Mighty Ruler
The Paragons – My Satisfaction
Culture- Zion Gate
Prince Mohammed – Forty Leg Dread
Mikey Jarrett – Sadat
Jacob Miller – Love Is A Message
Jacob Miller – Keep On Knocking
King Tubbys – Knocking Version
Lexxy – Lead Me To The Rock
Young Warrior – Lead Me To The Dub
Gregory Isaacs & Dennis Brown – Big All Round
Kevin Isaacs & Daniel Brown – Captain Of The Ship

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 4th September. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae is kinda cloudy today as I’ve got lined up 60 minutes of smokin' Jamaican music, so grab your ashtray and come on in for the Marijuana Special…..

Linval Thompson – I Love Marijuana
Michael Palmer – Smoke The Weed
Cornel Campbell – 100lbs Of Collie
Hopeton Lewis – Cool Collie
Niney & Max – Aily & Ailaloo
Eek A Mouse – Ganja Smuggling
John Holt – Police In Helicopter
Marlon Asher – Ganja Farmer
Richie Spice – Marijuana
Vybz Kartel – Sen On
Leroy Wallace – Herb Vendor
Lloyd Clarke – Bad Weed
Jacob Miller – Tired Fe Lick Weed In A Bush
Barry Brown – Natty Dread Nar Run 12”
Triston Plamer – Spliff Tail
King Stitt & Andy Capp – Herbman Shuffle

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 21st August. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Run for your lives, it’s the silly season in the newspapers and so it is in the House of Reggae too, as I’ve met up once again with http://bigmikeydread.podomatic.com to record a mish-mash of silly nonsense that can only be partially redeemed by the top quality tunes that were selected….

Blind Blake - Delia Gone
Derrick Morgan - Mow Sen Wa
The Silvertones - Raindrops
The Techniques - Telling Lies
The Silvertones - It's Real
Delroy Wilson - Till I Die (Just Like A River)
Delroy Wilson - This life Makes Me Wonder
Tinga Stewart and Clint Eastwood - Dry Up Your Tears
Nicodemus - Tubby's Daddy
Josey Wales - Bobo Dread
Carl Meeks - Haul and Pull Up Selector
Clint Eastwood - Premo Ballarena
Black Disciples and Jack Ruby - Free Rhodesia
Shenley and Lunan - Something Is On My Mind
B.B. Seaton - Rub It Down
Blind Blake - Goombay Drums

Normal service will be resumed next week….

Come on in for another sizzling selection of fine Jamaican music that will satisfy your musical appetite...

Prince Alla – (Naw Go A No) Funeral
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Six Foot Six
The Leaders – Hope Someday
The Gaylads – Africa
BB Seaton – Sound Of Drums
Karen Mark – World Wide Love
Soul Syndicate – World Wide Dub
Delroy Wilson – I’m Still Waiting
Mongo Santamaria – Hammer Head
The Skatalites – Phoenix City
Mongo Santamaria – Get The Money
The Skatalites – Coconut Rock
The Mellow Cats & Count Ossie & The Warrickas – Rock A Man Soul
Little Kirk – Weed Them Out
Serani – It’s So Hard
Chezidek – I Like It

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 7th August. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Invite your parents, grandparents, children, aunties, uncles, cousins and even in-laws along for another scorchin’ selection of fine Jamaican music in the House of Reggae’s Family Special…

The Skatalites – Hello Mother
Desmond Dekker – Honour Your Mother & Father
Dennis Brown – Oh Mother
Horace Andy – Mammy Blue
Derrick Morgan – Don’t Call Me Daddy
Shabba Ranks – Best Baby Father
Barry Brown – Living As A Brother 12”
Lady G – God Daughter
Junior Delgado – Sons Of Slaves
Sugar Belly – Cousin Joe
Lee Perry – Mother In Law
Owen Gray – Grandma, Grandpa
The Slickers – Auntie Lulu
The Mellotones – Uncle Charlie
The Mellotones – Uncle Desmond

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 24th July. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Step this way as I serve up another 60 minutes of fine vintage Jamaican music along with a couple of new releases and re-issues that should be agreeable with your palate…

Sowell Radics – Fight, Fight, Fight
The Itals – In A Dis Yah Time
Queen Ifrica – Lioness On The Rise
Courtney John – Lucky Man
Lady G – Nuff Respect
Papa San – DJ Business
Ken Parker – I Can’t Hide
Errol Brown – Many Questions
The Melodians – You Have Caught Me
Errol Brown – The Attorney
Bobby Aitken – Jericho
The Itals – Truth Must Reveal
Lady G & Papa San – Round Table Talk

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 10th July. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Climb aboard two by two, as all creatures great and small are welcome in for the House of Reggae’s Animal Special…..

Don Drummond – Don D Lion
Jimmy Cliff – King Of Kings
Shabba Ranks – Heart Of A Lion
The Skatalites – El Pussy Cat Ska
The Pioneers – Long Shot
Winston Hussey – Where Fat Lies Ants Follow
Lee Perry & Charley Ace – Cow Thief Skank
Stranger Cole & Owen & Leon Silveras – Koo Koo Doo
Chin’s Calypso Sextet feat. Alerth Bedasse – Farmyard Cha Cha
Nitty Gritty – Hog In A Minty
Peter Tosh – Maga Dog
The Ethiopian – Locust
Dennis Brown – Wolves & Leopards
Johnny Clarke – Don’t Trouble Trouble
King Tubby’s – A Ruffer Version

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 26th June. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

It’s the beginning of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means festival season, so pack your rucksack full of essentials and pitch your tent next to mine for another generous dose of fine Jamaican music…

The Maytals – Matthew Mark
Clive Matthews – Live Not For Vanity
Bunny Lie Lie – Babylonian 12”
Hopeton Lewis – People Get Ready This Is Rocksteady
Lyn Taitt & The Jets - I Don’t Want To See You Cry (clip)
Ken Boothe – I Don’t Want To See You Cry
Alborosie – I-Rusalem
I Eye – No Matter
Tarrus Riley – Protect Your Neck
Johnny Clarke – Babylon 12”
Sowell Radics – All Nite Jammin’
Toots & The Maytals – 54-46 That’s My Number

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 12th June. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Leave all your sins and ungodly worship outside and come on in to the House of Reggae’s Old Testament Special…

Prince Hammer – Bible (clip)
Tommy McCook – Exodus (clip)
Early B – Bible Story
Bobby Aitken – Garden Of Eden
Prince Alla – Lot’s Wife
King Tubby – Salty Dub
Clancy Eccles – Rod Of Correction
Garnett Silk – The Rod
The Ethiopians – Another Moses
Sylford Walker – Deuteronomy
Jackie Mittoo & Ernest Ranglin – Jericho Skank (clip)
Enos McLeod – Jericho
Eric Monty Morris – Strong Man Samson
Junior Byles – King Of Babylon
The Abyssinians – Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
Prince Far I – Psalm 1
The Gatherers – Words Of My Mouth

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 29th May. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Step this way into the House of Reggae for another generous helping of fine Jamaican music served up on a bed of trivia, details and information….

Dr Alimantado – Born For A Purpose
Horace Seaton – Power
Winston & George – Keep The Pressure On
The Emotions – Go & Cry
Johnny Clarke – Golden Snake
Little Clive – African Bread
Myrna Townsend All Stars – Golden Skank
Zeddie Bailey – Babylon Gone
King Tony – Speak No Evil
Gyptian – Serious Times
Anthony Cruz – I Had A Dream
Perfect – Grow Yu Natty
Linval Thompson – Pretty Little Girl
Jah Thomas – Advice From A Doctor
Paul Blake & The Blood Fire Posse – Rub A Dub Soldier
Bibby & The Astronauts – Wicked Men
Dr. Alimantado – Poison Flour

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 15th May. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Welcome to another blazing House of Reggae show full of hot musical scorchers in this week’s Fire Special….

The Skatalites – Ball ‘O’ Fire
The Gaylads – There’s A Fire
Capleton – Fire Chant
Trevor Byfield – Burning Bush
Marcia Griffiths – Fire Burning
Cutty Ranks – Half Idiot
Slim Smith – Burning Fire
Joe Higgs – Burning Fire
General Echo feat. Barrington Levy – Eventide Fire A Disaster
Vivian Jackson – Fire In A Kingston
King Tubby’s – Fire Dub
Anthony B – Fire Pon Rome
Laurel Aitken – Fire
Lee Perry – City Too Hot
Gregory Isaacs – Love Light Burning

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 1st May. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

From 1959 to 2009, welcome to another trawl through the last 50 years of fine Jamaican music, pulling out top quality tunes for your enjoyment and discarding the flotsam and jetsam…..

The Conquerors – I Fall In Love
The Pioneers – You’ll Never Get Away / The Mellotones – I’m Gonna Let
Earl Zero – Righteous Works
Dillinger – Sanatone Skank
Peetah – War Zone
Beenie Man – Love Is Lovely
Busy Signal – Spliff Tail
Laurel Aitken – Boogie In My Bones
Don Drummond – Schooling The Duke
The Maytals – Never Grow Old
Steel Pulse – Handsworth Revolution
Ini Kamoze – Trouble You A Trouble Me
Laxton Ford & Oliver St.David – Away So Long (Stay In My Arms)
The Soulmates / The Pioneers – Them A Laugh And A Kiki

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 24th April. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Its tunes and trivia time again here in the House of Reggae, as I spin another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music mixed with little nuggets of information…

The Kingstonians – Sufferer
Clinton Fearon – Songs Of Praise
Rising Fire – Free Blackman 12”
Dennis Brown – Little Green Apples
Wayne Wade – Now I Know
Mavado – Money
Laden – Money Over War
Bunny General – Played By Dis Ya Sound
Cornel Campbell – Rope In
Sanchez – Leave Out A Babylon
Cocoa Tea & Shabba Ranks – Love Me Truly
The Kingstonians – I Make You A Woman
Clinton Fearon – Bless Your Heart

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 10th April. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

When it comes to the Jamaican dancehall, size definitely counts, which is why this week the House of Reggae invites you in for the Fat & Slim Special…

Sly & Robbie – Dub Boom
Clancy Eccles – Fattie Fattie
Ranking Dread – Fattie Boom Boom
Derrick Morgan – Fat Man
Carl Malcolm – Miss Wire Waist
Jah Woosh – Shine Eye Gal
Hopeton & Glen – Skinny Leg Girl
The Mellotones – Fat Girl In Red
Lieutenant Stitchie – Broad Hips
Admiral Bailey – Big Belly Man
Tonto Irie – Slim Belly Man
Al T Joe – Fatso
Turbulence – Slim Girl
Flourgon – Big Batty Gal
The Heptones – Fattie Fattie
Jackie Mittoo – Ram Jam

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 3rd April. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

It’s a foot tapping, finger clicking, head nodding time again as the House of Reggae opens its doors once more to invite you in for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music….

Twinkle Brothers – Give Rasta Praise
Gideon Jah Rubbaal – Judge Man Time
The Tennors – Pressure And Slide
Jim Brown – The Pressure
Lyn Taitt & The Jets – Pressure And Slide
Lyn Taitt & The Jets – You Have Caught Me
The Melodians – You Have Caught Me
U Roy – Version Galore
Sasha – Pleasure
Anthony Cruz – Everytime U Go Away
Prince Buster – The Duke, The King & The Sir
Delroy Wilson – The Duke & The Sir aka Spit In The Sky
Lee Perry – Prince In The Back
Twinkle Brothers – Jah Army
I Roy – Step Right Up
Andy’s Allstars – Banjo Serenade

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 27th March. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae is off on our travels again today, for a 60 minute journey around Kingston, the music capital of the world, through fine Jamaican music and little snippets of trivia and details, so jump aboard….

Lord Creator – Kingston Town
Winston Jarrett – Spanish Town Road
Prince Buster – Earthquake On Orange Street
Bim Sherman – Chancery Lane
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Ranglin On Bond Street
Buju Banton – Jungle To Back A Wall
Winston & George – Denham Town
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Trenchtown Rock
Cornel Campbell – Natty Dread In A Greenwich Farm
King Tubby’s – This Ya Version Ya Red
Bell’s Group – Kingston 13
Prince Lincoln Thompson & The Royal Rasses – Kingston 11
Wailing Souls – Waterhouse Rock
The Jay Tees – Buck Town Corner
Lord Creator – Kingston Town

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 13th March. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

There’s life in the old show yet, as I line up another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music that has tributes galore, so do come on in……

Junior Byles & Rupert Reid – Chant Down Babylon
Gregory Isaacs – Open The Door To Your Heart
Jahmel – Eruption
Chalice – Good To Be There
Paddy Roots – Jah A The Magician
Laurel Aitken – Tribute To Collie Smith
Prince Far I – Tribute To Michael Holding
Shenley Duffus – What You’re Gonna Do
Shenley Duffus – I’m A Lonely Boy
Big Youth & Junior Byles – Sugar Sugar
The Defenders – Our Rights
Richie Stephens – You Save Me
Jah Mason – When My Life Was Lonely

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 27th February. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

PS – NEWS FLASH – There won’t be a show put up here next week, but I will be doing a live 2 hour ska set on www.reggaeworldmusic.com this Friday 6th March 7pm-9pm (UK time) which is 2pm-4pm (est) where I’ll be dusting down plenty of rare ska 45’s for your dancing pleasure, so do join me.

Well its been 2 years and 50 shows of fine Jamaican music, here in the House of Reggae, not to mention countless cups of tea and more biscuits than I care to remember. So thanks to everyone who’s listening in and getting in touch and spreading the word, and I’ve still got a few more tunes to play for you and little nuggets of information to divulge, so you should know what to do by now…..that’s right, just press that play button below….

Freddie McKay – I’m A Free Man
Sang Hugh & The Lionnaires – Rasta No Born Yah
Brown Sugar – Black Pride
The Termites – Rub Up Push Up
Alexander Henry – Please Be True
Johnny Osbourne – Sing Jah Stylee
Jah Jesco – West Gone Black
The Blackstones – Tribute To Studio 1
Suga Roy & Conrad Crystal – Rock Steady
Fanton Mojah – Chalice
Half Pint – One In A Million
Mighty Diamonds – I Need A Roof
Bugle & Tarrus Riley – Nothing Change
Sang Hugh – No Portion A Gal
Freddie McKay – A Lonely Man

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 20th February. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Pour yourself a cuppa and press that play button below to enjoy another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music….

Admiral Tibet – Deh Pan Wi Guard
Soul Vendors – Death In The Arena
Beres Hammond – Show It Off
Luciano & Selvyn Wonder – Neighbourhood Watch
Jah Walton – All Kinda People Come A Dance
Lord Lebby & The Jamaican Calypsonians – Ethiopia
Derrick & Patsy – Oh Shirley
Stranger & Patsy – Miss Reamer
Cassandra – Love Me Tonight
Errol Dunkley – A Little Way Different
Wayne Wade – Man Of The Living
King Tubby – King Tubby’s Special
Admiral Tibet – Nah Sleep A Jail House
Isiah Mentor – Rasta Government

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 13th February. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Around Africa in 60 minutes, via fine Jamaican music, is the trek that I am venturing out on today, and you’re more than welcome to join me. So pack your map, boots and water bottle and lets head off around the oldest continent of them all in the House of Reggae’s Africa Special….

Garnett Silk – Hello Africa
Junior Byles – A Place Called Africa
Johnny Clarke – African Roots
The Abyssinians – Yim Mas Gan
Early B – Visit Of King Selassie
The Skatalites – Addis Ababa
Willie Williams – Addis Ababa
Hugh Griffiths – Free Mandela
Hopeton Lindo – The Word
Sizzla – Woman Of Africa
Count Ossie – Tales Of Mozambique
Tapper Zukie – MPLA
Alton Ellis – Rhodesia
Lord Brynner – Congo War
Cedric Brooks – Ethiopia

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 30th January. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music awaits you, so come on in through the door, or climb in through the window, and take your seat in the House of Reggae….

Eric Monty Morris – All My Enemies (Stitch In Time)
Stranger Cole & The Seraphines – We Shall Overcome
Sammy Dread / Papa Tullo – I’m A Dread Locks 12”
Buju Banton – Murderer
Higher Purse – Give Praises
Clayton C – Just Like Music
Richard Ace – Mo Bay Special
Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys – Safari
Tenor Saw – Roll Call
Michael Palmer – Pull It Now
Ewan Naptali – Africa Awaiting It’s Creators
Duke Reid Band – The Mood I Am In

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 23rd January. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and come on over to the House of Reggae for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music…

Linval Thompson – Jah Jah The Conqueror
Sugar Minott – In The Residence
Stranger Cole – Rough And Tough
Dennis Walks – Heart Don’t Leap
I Roy – Heart Don’t Leap
Winston Wright – Musically Red
Winston Wright – Moonlight Groover
Gladstone Anderson – Ivory Bounce
I Roy – Straight To Prince Jazzbo Head
Prince Jazzbo – Straight To I Roy’s Head
I Roy – Jazzbo Have Fe Run
Prince Jazzbo – Gal Boy I Roy
I Roy – Padlock
Sanchez – Sad Song
Linval Thompson – Mr Boss Man 12”

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 16th January. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

This week, the House of Reggae pays tribute to the dubmaster himself, King Tubby. Press that play button below to hear how, on a basic 4 track mixing board in his bedroom, Tubby developed and perfected a whole new musical artform, by remixing other producers tunes to create wild, futuristic and bass-heavy dubs that boomed out of sound systems all over Jamaica in the 1970’s and have gone on to influence generations of DJ’s, producers and remixers….

King Tubby – Conquering Dub
U Roy – King Tubbys I’Ficially
Lee Perry – Black IPA
Lee Perry – IPA Skank
Dillinger – Dub Organiser
Larry Marshall – I Admire You
King Tubby – Watergate Rock
Jacob Miller – Baby I Love You
King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown
King Tubby – You’re All I Got Version
King Tubby’s In Fine Style
Johnny Clarke – Poor Marcus
King Tubby – A Harder Version
Prince Alla – Stone
King Tubby – Great Stone
King Tubby – Version 78 Style
Scientist – Red Shift

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 9th January. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

It’s the final show of the year, which means its time to round up the who, what, where, why and how of some of my favourite tunes from the past 12 months in the House of Reggae’s 2008 Annual.

And I’d also like to thank everyone who has been listening in to the show and making it one of the most popular on the podomatic site, and especially to everyone who has left messages or emailed in with requests, ideas, questions or just to have a general reggae chat, as its always great to hear from fellow reggae fans from all over the world, and if you’ve yet to get in touch, then you can contact me via the email link down the right hand side of this page….

Cocoa Tea – Barack Obama
Romain Virgo – Can’t Sleep
Beres Hammond – I Feel Good
Ray Darwin – Nothing Can Touch My 45
Jah Mali – Love For Each Other
Gappy Ranks – Mountain Top
Bugle – Journeys
Movado – Overcome
Pressure – Your Love
Tony Curtis – Mr Law
Brisa Roche & Lone Ranger – Jamaican Boy
Buju Banton & Morgan Heritage – Reap What You Sew
Konshens – The Winner
Etana – Jah Chariot
Dennis Alcapone – Usain Bolt Of Lightning

And I’ll be back in the new year with more House of Reggae shows and before that I’ll be playing a 2 hour live show full of Studio 1 classics on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Boxing Day between 2pm-4pm est which is 7pm-9pm UK time. I hope you can join me for that one too.

And finally the usual blurb…. This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 19th December. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Please do come in, as I have reserved your favourite table for you, and sit back and enjoy the House of Reggae’s Food and Drink Special….

Black Uhuru – Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Dennis Brown – Cup Of Tea
The Viceroys – Fat Fish
Lone Ranger – Fish Tea
Lee Perry – Favourite Dish
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Drink Milk
The Techniques – Drink Wine
Roman Stewart – Rice And Peas
Linval Thompson – Sufferer’s Feast
Milton Henry – Cornbread And Butter
Earl Lindo – White Rum
Admiral Bailey & Chaka Demus – One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer
The Maytals – My Daily Food
The Congos – At The Feast
The Chantells – Natty Supper

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 12th December. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Featuring some quality tunes from the 1960’s through to the present day, its time to enjoy another shimmering hour of fine Jamaican music here in the House of Reggae….

The Paragons – Only A Smile
The West Indians – I Mean It
Michael Rose – Born Free 12”
Yami Bolo – It’s Not Surprising
Lee Perry – People Funny Boy
Sir Gibbs – People Grudgeful
Diana Rutherford – Caged
Lutan Fyah – Poverty
Admiral Bailey – No Way No Better Than Yard
The Zodiacs – Renegade
John Holt & Queen Ifrica – Ghetto Queen
John Holt – A Love I Can Feel
Tommy McCook – A Version I Can Feel With Love

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 5th December. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Pour yourself a big hot drink and settle in for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music….

The Sensations – Long Time Me No See You Girl
King Cannon – Cannonball Special
Ken Boothe – You’re No Good
Prince Jammy – Out Of Order Dub
Sound Dimension – Freak Out
Cornel Campbell – Mash You Down
Alaine – Closer To You
Lukie D – You Got It
Elephant Man – Sky High
Fanton Mojah – High Grade
Reggie Stepper – Co-Unoh
Conroy Smith – Dangerous
The Rulers – Copasetic
The Sensations – I’ll Never Fall In Love
Johnny Osbourne – Purify Your Heart
Cocoa Tea – Holy Mount Zion
Shabba Ranks – Flag Flown High
Bounty Killer – Seek God
Garnett Silk – Silk Chant

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 21st November. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Your name is on the list, so I welcome you in to the House of Reggae's Dancing Special, where we'll be showcasing many different styles, from the ska to the skank and from the bubble to the bogle. So put on your dancing shoes and hot-foot it this way....

Delroy Wilson – Dancing Mood
Derrick Morgan – Shake A Leg
Lee Perry – Chicken Scratch
Lord Brynner – Teach Me The Ska
Ska Dancing Instructions
Alton Ellis – Ska Beat
The Soul Agents – Get Ready It’s Rocksteady
The Melodians – Swing And Dine
Aubrey Adams & Roland Alphonso – Swinging Feast
Lee Perry – Bathroom Skank
Johnny Clarke – Rock With Me Baby
King Tubby’s – A Crabit Version
Jah Son – She Loves The Rub A Dub
Jah Thomas – Shoulder Move
Pad Anthony – Champion Bubbler
Beres Hammond – What One Dance Can Do
Audrey Hall – One Dance Won’t Do
Buju Banton – Bogle
Elephant Man – Pon De River, Pon De Bank
Beenie Man – Row Like A Boat
Tony Curtis & Friends - Tribute

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 14th November. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Life begins at 40, so things can only get better here in the House of Reggae, so do come in and join me for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music….

Ripton Hylton – No Wicked Shall Reign
Jah Bull – Money Man Style
Herman – To The Fields
Daniel Johnson – Come On My People
Beres Hammond – Putting Up Resistance
Sound Dimension – Full Up
Freddie McGregor – Africa Here I Come
Lone Ranger – Three Mile Skank
Rapper Robert & Jim Brown – Minister For Ganja
Lorna G – Three Weeks Gone (Mi Giro)
Super Cat & Bruk Back – Mr Walker
Super Cat – Them No Care
Eek A Mouse – Terrorists In The City 12”
The Heptones – Can’t Hide From Jah 12”

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 31st October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Come in and join me once more, as I spin more Jamaican discs on the turntable for your dancing and listening pleasure….

The Skatalites - The Reburial
The Gladiators – Fling It Gimme
Barry Brown – Separation 12”
African Star – You Too Rude
Lord Creator – Don’t Stay Out Late
The Skatalites – Malcolm X
Lloyd Parks – Ordinary Man
Impact All Stars – Ordinary Man Version
Senya – Children Of The Ghetto
Sizzla – Just One Of Those Days
Beres Hammond – I Feel Good
Warrior King – I Will Sing
The Gladiators – A Prayer To Thee
The Gladiators – Eli Eli

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 24th October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae is back for another 60 minutes of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Jamaican music. Just press that play button below….

Alton Ellis – Girl I’ve Got A Date
U Roy – Wake The Town
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Mary Poppins
Tetrack – Only Jah Jah Know
Val Bennett – The Russians Are Coming
Linval Thompson – Twelve Tribes Of Israel
Dillinger – Jah Love
King Tubby’s – Jah Love Rockers Dub
Dee Sharp – Let’s Rub It Up (Horns Version)
Junior Delgado – We A Blood
Louie Culture – Ganga Lee
Alton Ellis – Breaking Up
Alton Ellis – You Make Me So Very Happy

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 17th October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Vroom vroom, beep beep, choo choo, yes its the Transport Special here in the House of Reggae, so climb aboard and get ready to enjoy another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music....

Sly & Robbie – Unmetered Taxi
Prince Buster – Train To Girlstown
The Ethiopians – Engine 54
Trinity – Kendal Crash
Easton Clarke – Bike No Licence
Voice Of Progress – Mini Bus Driver
Jah Bernord - Can’t Take The Fussin’ On The Bus
Buju Banton – Driver
Elephant Man – Bring It
Hopeton Lewis & U Roy – Drive Her Home
Fred Locks – Black Star Liner
Freddie McGregor – Big Ship
Tommy McCook – Last Flight To Reggae City
Joe Gibbs Allstars – Hijacked
Sister Nancy – Transport Connection
Baba Brooks – Bus Strike
Wailing Souls – Walk Walk Walk

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 10th October. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Roll up roll up for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music that’ll have you singing and dancing along for… well about 60 minutes I reckon

Derrick Morgan – Conquering Ruler
Richards Bros – I Shall Wear Crown
The Jays – Give Me The Right 12”
Warrior King – Education Is The Key
The Soul Lads – I’m Yours Forever
Alton Ellis – I’m Just A Guy
Hortense Ellis – I’m Just A Girl
Sugar Minott – Vanity
Michigan & Smiley – Rub A Dub Style
Brigadier Jerry – Ram Dance Master
Jim Brown – Clippin
Prince Buster – Blackhead Chinaman
Derrick Morgan – Blazing Fire
Prince Buster – Thirty Pieces Of Silver
Derrick Morgan – No Raise, No Praise
Keith Rowe – Groovy Situation
Twin Roots – Know Love 12”

This podcast was originally broadcast on www.reggaeworldmusic.com on Friday 26th September. Log on to Reggae World Music every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae invites you along for the ride for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music..….

Gregory Isaacs – Special Guest
Alborosie & Etana – Blessing
Carl Fletcher – Natty Burry
Roy Shirley – Hold Them
Slim Smith – Trying To Find A Home
Movado feat. Bugle – Set Me Free
Cutty Ranks – Original Ranks
Prince Alla – Bucket Bottom
King Tubby - Empty Vessel Dub
Junior Murvin – Time Stiff
Trinity – Time So Rough
Gregory Isaacs – Way Of Life
Everton Blender & Mark Wonder – Ray Of Hope
Junior Kelly – Save Your Soul

PLEASE NOTE: As explained in the show there is a change of url for the shows being streamed live on a Friday. You can now find these shows every Friday between 7pm – 9pm UK time at http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com/ This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 19th September. Thanks, Ian

After my trip to the country to visit Big Mikey Dread, I’m now back in my House of Reggae to serve up another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music, so turn up the volume and pour yourself a cuppa....

Barrington Levy – Shine Eye Gal 12”
The Ovationz – Shy Girl
The Ebony Sisters – Let Me Tell You Boy
Valentine Brodie – Life In The Ghetto
King Kong – Paro Them Paro
The Skatalites – Nimrod
Soul Vendors – Swing Easy
Johnny Osbourne – Can’t Buy My Love
Hugh Mundell – Feeling Alright Girl
Augustus Pablo – Skanking Easy
Barrington Levy – white label 12”
Peter Hunnigale – This Is Life
Jackie Mittoo – Evening Time

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 12th September. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae goes on holiday and meets Big Mikey Dread Reggae Radio http://bigmikeydread.podomatic.com/ inna Buxted Station to play some cracking tunes and have a laugh, and you’re all invited in to join us….

Ranking Joe – Spread Propaganda
Neville Irons – Soul Glide
Ken Parker – Only Yesterday
Prince Buster All Stars – City Riot
Prince Buster – Kings Of Old
Kid Gungo – Hold The Pussy
Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss
King Cannonball – Soul Scorcher
Clint Eastwood – True True Loving
Justin Hines And The Dominoes – Satan
Baba Brooks – Girls Town Ska
Tommy McCook – Occupation
The Ethiopians – Satan Boy
Creole – Jah Creation
Gregory Isaacs – Handcuff
Prince Alla – Their Reward
U Roy – Listen To Teacher
Lloyd & Devon – Red Bumb Ball
Higgs & Wilson – Deep In My Heart
Dennis Brown – Easy Take It Easy
Sugar Minott – Mr DC

To celebrate Jamaica winning 11 medals on the track in the Olympics, I’ve lined up 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music replete with tenuous song title links to honour their cool runnings. So step it in your track shoes and press that Play button below…

DEB Music Players – Cool Runnings
Delroy Wilson – Run Run
Johnny Clarke – King In The Arena
Gregory Isaacs – The Winner
Freddie McGregor – Jogging
General Echo – Track Shoes
King Tubby – Running Man Dub
The Gladiators – The Race
Lee Perry – Throw Some Water In
Prince Mohammed – Cool Runnings
Owen & Leon – Running Around
Brentford Road All Stars – Race Track
Cornell Campbell – I’ve Got To Keep On Running
Shocking Murray – Jamaica Land Of My Birth
Perfect – Jamaica Is Paradise
Augustus Pablo – Golden Seal

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 5th September. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

On Your Marks, Get Set, GO! for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music……

Baba Brooks – First Session
Slim Smith - Hip Hug
Don Carlos – I’m Not Crazy
Linval Thompson – Look How Mi Sexy
Ranking Toyan – Spar Wid Me
Pat Kelly - Sunshine
Suzanne Couch - Smile
YT - Wicked Act
Sharon Little - Don't Mash Up Creation 12”
George Nooks – Tribal War
Prince Weedy – Jah Did It
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Lion Of Judah
Richie Stephens – Blessings
Fanton Mojah – Yuh Culture
Al Reid – Viet Cong
Slim Smith – Sunny Side Of The Sea

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 1st August. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Do step this way for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music, presented alongside all the usual House of Reggae trimmings of facts, trivia and tributes….

Rod Taylor - His Imperial Majesty
Al T Joe - Rise Jamaica (Independence Time Is Here)
Warrior King - Virtuous Woman
Cocoa Tea - No Blood For Oil
Bop & The Belltones - Smile Like An Angel
Jospeh Cotton & Sugar Minott - Downbeat Special
Cornell Campbell - I Heart Is Clean
King Tubby - Zinc Fence
Anthony Cruz - Halfway Tree
Lloyd Clarke - Love You The Most
7th Extension - Hard Times
Ranking Devon - All Nations Have To Bow
Mikey Dread – Break Down The Walls
Ziggi – Shackles And Chains
Little Hero - King Solomon's World

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 25th July. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Welcome back to another tune filled adventure in the House of Reggae, covering all styles and fashions of Jamaican Music, I’m sure they’ll be something for you to enjoy if you take the plunge and press that Play button….

Dennis Brown - Deliverance Will Come
Romain Virgo – Can’t Sleep
Terry Ganzie - Once Bitten
Ernest Wilson - God Is Standing By
The Charmer - I'm Back
The Cables - Baby Why
15,16,17 - Black Skin Boy
Tony Mahoney - False Preacher
Tony Mahoney - Burn False Preacher
Ronnie Davis - Jah Jah Jahovia
King Tubby & The Aggrovators - version
Trevor Wilson - You Told Me You Care
Brian & Tony Gold - Rationalize
Wesley Diamond - Garrison Life
Christopher Martin - The Pain We Feel
D Major - Among The Angels
Fantan Mojah - I Have A Dream

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 18th July. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae opens its doors once more to welcome you in, so do step this way for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music….

General Echo - Boom Boom
The Voice Roys - Take Your Hand From Me Neck
Culture - Natty Never Get Weary
Perfect - Hand Cart Boy
Winston Hussey - Joe Grine
Delroy Wilson – How Can I Love Someone
Lone Ranger - Now The Gate Fly
Wayne Wonder & Buju Banton - Bonafide Love
Pinchers – Strong Lover
Bruce Lee – Dibbi Dibbi Girl
Richie Spice - Earth A Run Red (remix)
Raphael Stewart - Bring In What Left
Danny Simpson & The Supersonics - Out Of Sight
Sanchez - Praise HIM

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 11th July. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

The House of Reggae welcomes you aboard once more for another 60 minute journey along the highways and byways of Jamaican music from the last 50 years….

Super Beagle - Dust A Sound Boy
Dhaima - Ina Jah Children
Clancy Eccles - Freedom
Delroy Wilson - Have Some Mercy
Observers - Different Fashion
Burning Jr - On That Day
Burning Jr - Land
Nigger Kojak - Massacre
Tanya Stephens - We Nah Run
Vybz Kartel - The Realest Thing
Lord Briscoe – Jonah (The Master)
Noel Phillips - Youth Man
Bescenta - Special Night
Gyptian - Nobody Nuh Cry

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 4th July. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Another feast for the ears has been thrown together for your usual dish of 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music along with a liberal sprinkling of facts, details and trivia. Enjoy….

Reasoning with Tony Rebel
Johnny Clarke - Be Upright Natty Dread
Owen Gray - Walk All Over
The Hippy Boys - Temptation
Colin Roach – Champion Sound
Tiger – Tiger In The Dance
Admiral Bailey – Jump Up
Junior Kelly - Love So Nice
Alerth Bedasse & The Calypso Quintet - Night Food
Rising Son - Peace Man + dub version
Flourgan – Health And Strength
Louie Rankin – God A Watch Them
Lone Ranger – If Life Was A Thing
The Heptones – Love Me Always
Tony Rebel – It’s Over

This podcast was originally broadcast on Friday 27th June. Log on to http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com every Friday between 7-9pm UK time to hear the House of Reggae shows streamed live. Thanks, Ian

Another hot pot of Jamaican musical ingredients have been thrown together and are gently simmering away ready for you to tuck in and enjoy, by pressing that Play button below…

The Tennors – Sufferer (Make It)
Basil Gabbidon - Independent Blues
Shaggy - Church Heathen
Ninjaman - The Pastor
Junior Byles - Jah Power
The Ethiopians - Band Your Belly
The Mighty Two – Belly Solution
Early B - DJ Government
GG All Stars - Jumbo Jet
Aitken All Stars – River Jordan
Mickeylous – Hear My Prayer
Little Hero – Jah Jah Power
Jah Mason – Thanks And Praise
George Faith – So Fine
The Tennors – Massie Massa

The House of Reggae opens its doors once more to invite you in for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music....

Roland Alphonso – Jack Ruby
Clue J & The Blues Blasters - Silky
Jah Grundy - Shaolin Disciples
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Kick To Yu Chin
Jimmy Riley - My Woman's Love
Cutty Ranks - Retreat
Jah Cure - Trod In The Valley
Marcus Garvey, Sky High & The Mau Mau - Garvey Chant
Chaka Demus & Pliers – When King Tubbys Used To Play
U Roy – King Tubbys Skank
Damien & Stephen Marley – The Mission
Movado – On The Rocks
Elephant Man – Cater For The Poor

This is a flyer for this years Mash It Up night on Saturday 14th June ‘08, where along with resident DJ’s Baldhead Selector and Evel Ken, myself and Big Mikey will be guesting on the decks to help keep the swing in the dance and to raise money for the Alpha Boys School. You are all invited to come along and join in the fun. You can find out all the necessary details and book tickets at http://www.mashitup.org.uk

Now back to the latest podcast, where I manage to compile show number 24 in the House of Reggae series, despite an avalanche of pollen flying around London that is playing havoc with my sinuses! So step this way for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music, where amongst the highlights is a tribute to legendary producer Joe Gibbs, some great new releases direct from JA and the first nyahbinghi inspired tune to top the Jamaican charts from way back in 1969.

The In Crowd – His Majesty Is Coming
In Crowd Band – Part 2
Little Roy – Bongo Nyah
Big Joe – Dread Lock
Prince Buster – Soul Inspiration
Duane Stephenson – August Town
Etana – I’m Not Afraid
Anthony B – Striving
Anthony Red Rose – Old Pan Bangarang
The Young Souls – Man A Wail
Naggo Morris – Su Su Pon Rasta
Prince Far I – Heavy Manners
The Mighty Two – version
The Meditations – Justice
Sanchez – In Your Eyes
Lutan Fyah – Love By You

And finally, many thanks once again to everyone who has donated money to the Alpha Boys School and has sent me messages about the Alpha School Special Shows. It’s much appreciated. Thanks, Ian.

As promised, here’s Part 2 of the House of Reggae’s Alpha Boys School Special, and its packed full of another 90 minutes of quality music. Covering ska, reggae, dub, 60’s pop, jazz and calypso, it showcases the many varied and successful careers of some more of the legendary former pupils from Jamaica’s famous school.

And as before, I am still encouraging everyone who is enjoying these shows to make a much needed donation to the Alpha Boys School to help them continue the vital work they are doing. And you can do this by either clicking on the paypal button on this page or by going direct to the Alpha Boys School website at http://www.alphaboysschool.com/donations

And so here’s the tracklist for Part 2….

Headley Bennett – Drums Of Fu Manchu
Aswad (feat. Vin Gordon) – Warrior Charge
Winston Francis – Mr Fix It
Yellowman – Lost Mi Love
Tommy McCook & The Skatalites – Peanut Vendor
The Small Faces (feat. Eddie ‘Tan Tan’ Thornton) – Eddie’s Dreaming
Ron Wilson – Lonely Man
Wilton ‘Bogey’ Gaynair – Kingston By Pass
Count Ossie & His African Drums (feat. Bobby Gaynair & Rico) – First Gone
Jo Jo Bennett – Hot Pop
Albert Malawi – A Lonely Walk
Ben Bowers & Bertie King’s Royal Jamaicans – Not Me
Burning Spear (feat. Leroy ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace) – Jomo
The Soul Brothers (feat. Bobby Ellis) – James Bond
Karl Bryan – A House Is Not A Home

And finally I’d just like to say thanks a lot to everyone who has sent emails or left comments on this page for the 1st show and to everyone who has already donated money or bought CD’s and coaster sets from the Alpha Boys School. Many thanks and I hope you like part 2. Ian

(Jamaica All Star Band circa 1949. l-r: Joe Harriott, Harold McNair, Bobby Gaynair, Tommy McCook, Wilton Gaynair)

Welcome to Part 1 of a specially extended 2 part House of Reggae show in tribute to the Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica. For the past 100 years this school has produced many great singers and musicians that have been the very foundation from where so many classic ska, rocksteady and reggae records have been created, aswell as producing legendary jazz musicians like Joe Harriott and Dizzy Reece. For all their stories and some of their greatest recordings aswell as a previously unheard interview with Sister Ignatius talking about Don Drummond then just click the Play button below....

I am also encouraging everyone who listens to this show to make a much needed donation to the Alpha Boys School to help continue the vital work the school is doing. Here are some links to make donations to the School and for more info about all its great work.

Buy an Alpha Boys School CD and Coaster Set direct from the school
http://www.alphaboysschool.com

Make a Paypal donation direct to the Alpha Boys School
http://www.alphaboysschool.com/donations

Alpha Boys School Woodwork Gallery and Shop
http://www.mercymall.com/alpha_boys.htm

UK based charity set up by Alpha Old Boys to raise money for the school
http://www.alphaboysschool.co.uk/

Alpha Boys School MySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/alphaboysschool

London club night that raises money for the Alpha Boys School
http://www.mashitup.org.uk/

UK based organisation set up by Alpha Old Boys
http://www.alphaoldboysassociation.com/

Also any donations that are made to this show through the Paypal button on this page will be forwarded on to the Alpha Boys School

And finally here’s the tracklist for Part1….

The Skatalites – Don’s Tune
Lester Sterling – Bangarang
Johnny ‘Dizzy’ Moore – Riot
Rico Rodriguez – Luke Lane Shuffle
Johnny Osbourne – Fally Ranking
Dizzy Reece – Momentum
John Martyn (feat. Harold McNair) – The Gardener
Raymond Harper – African Blood
Owen Gray – On The Beach
Sister Mary Ignatius Davies interview
Don Drummond – Eastern Standard Time
Cedric ‘Im’ Brooks – Silent Force
Leroy Smart – Ballistic Affair
Joe Harriott – Subject
Lennie Hibbert – More Creation

Part 2 will be posted up in 2-3 weeks time. To be automatically notified of all future shows then click on the subscribe button.

Thanks,
Ian

Step this way one more time for another 60 minutes of classic rhythms, glorious singers, vinyl trivia and the occasional weird noise. In fact its just another normal day at the House of Reggae....

Yami Bolo - Weep Not
Hot Rocks - Badda Badda
Revolutionaries - Badda Version
The Morwells - Don Morwell
Wellington All Stars - The Killer
Ken Parker - My Whole World Is Falling Down
Peter Spence - How To Love
David Jahson - Natty Chase The Barber
David Jahson - Natty Dread Locks Dread
King Tubby - The Poor Barber
Michael Prophet - Righteous Are The Conqeror
The Techniques - Little Did You Know
The Wailing Souls - Gold Digger
The Wailing Souls - Kingdom Rise Kingdom Fall 12"

Well its that time of year to reflect back over the last 12 months and what better way to help relive those memories, than the House of Reggae 2007 Annual. Dip your ears into this round-up of who, what, where and when through some of the years biggest tunes.

Luciano - Running For My Life
U Roy & Alborosie - Precious
Tarrus Riley - Beware
Alaine - Love Me Right
Sparky - Bring It Back
Ziggy - Send It On
Jah Cure - Sticky
Ras Shiloh - Volume Of The Book
Chezidek - Me Nah Run
Junior Reid - Stand Up
Movado - Gangster
Marcia Griffiths - I Told You
Terry Linen - No Time To Linger
Ambelique - I Like The Way You Walk
Joseph Cotton - Ship Sail
Cocoa Tea & Buju Banton - Go Home Sound Boy

Welcome back to the show that has music like dirt and among the mixed bag of delights this time, we take a trip to London's Notting Hill Carnival aswell as to Jack Ruby's Sound System in Ocho Rios, feature a couple of classic roots 12's and and give out more information than you ever thought you'd need. For all that, and much much more, take a step inside by pressing that play button below....

The Lyrics - Music Like Dirt
Jimmy Cliff - I'm Free
Leroy Smart - Mother Liza
Bobby Ellis - Mr Ellis
Steel An' Skin - Afro Punk Reggae (Dub)
Have Sound Will Travel - Police And Youth In The Grove
Castro Brown - Babylon A Button
Burning Spear - Free The Whole Wide World 12"
Brigadier Jerry Live on Jack Ruby's Sound
King Kong - Legal
Beenie Man - Jamaican Style
Capleton - Fire Man Anthem
Keith Poppin - Hopscotch
Carol Kalphat feat Clint Eastwood - African Land 12"
Fred Locks - Real Rastaman

The turntables are switched on and the fluff has been picked out of the stylus, so step this way for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music, and among the highlights this time are a few classic harmony trios aswell as a couple of heavyweight rub-a-dub 12"s and a tribute to the Count Shelly Sound System all mixed in with the usual House of Reggae facts and figures....

Freddie McGregor - Homeward Bound
The Gaylads - Don't Say No
Errol Dunkley - Shelly Belly Rock
The Mighty Diamonds - Gates Of Zion 12"
The Viceroys - Heart Made Of Stone
The Melodians - Passion Love
Johnny Osbourne - Give Me Love
U Brown - Hugging And Kissing
Chezidek - Call Pon Dem
Chaka Demus - World Wide Trouble
Leroy King - Mash Down Babylon
Jah Berry - Chant Down Babylon
Freddie McGregor & Toyan - Roots Man Skanking 12"

Well the House of Reggae has been rebuilt after the recent server problems, so step this way for an all new show of 60 minutes of fine Jamaican Music, along with the usual insights, details and respect being handed out, by pressing that Play button below.....

Bob Andy - Unchained
Sam Bramwell - It A Go Dread Ina Babylon
The Revolutionaries - Dread Ina Dub
Fathead - Champion
The Fugitives with Jo Jo - Cantelope Rock
T.O.K. - Footprints
Peter Tosh & The Wailers - Amen
Tony Tuff - Ease Up Oppressors 12"
Earl 'Chinna' Smith - Homegrown
Ava Leigh - Over The Bridge
Jah Mali - Jah Works We Tek Up
Bob Andy - The Ghetto Stays In The Mind

Also it seems all the comments that were posted on this page have been lost during the recent server crash, so sorry about that to everyone who took time out to add to this site, but please don't let these niggling tech problems deter you from leaving another!
Thanks,
Ian

Welcome back into my reggae shack for another musical attack. And for this show, aswell as featuring a House Of Raggae label from Canada, we get musical bible lessons from Prince Alla, enjoy the sounds coming from Lee Perry World and feature some new releases from the likes of Alborosie, Pressure and Burro Banton. For all that and much more just press the Play button below.....

Dennis Brown - At The Foot Of The Mountain
Prince Alla - Daniel
Tappa Zukie - Black Man
Roland Alphonso - Song For My Father
Alborosie - Holy Mount Zion
Burro Banton - Lyrics Daddy
Patrick Andy - Love Of A Woman
The Jolly Brothers - Conscious Man
The Upsetters - Black IPA / IPA Skank
Pressure - Ghetto Life
Carlton & The Shoes - This Feeling
Prince Alla - Bosrah
Judah Eskender Tafari - Just Another Day

The doors are swung open once more at the House of Reggae for another celebration of Jamaican music across the decades and in this show we pay tribute to one of the great roots singers of all time, Garnett Silk, aswell as enjoying some dancehall classics and much much more......

Garnett Silk - Splashing Dashing
Lloyd & Devon - Love Is The Foundation Of The World
Bunny Lie Lie - Who Cork The Dance
Lee Van Cleef - Do The Thing
Sister Ester & Papa Honey - Waiting For Your Love 12"
Max Romeo - Macabee Version
The Prospectors - Glory For I
The Brentford Rockers - Glory Dub
Vernon Allen - Babylon
Admiral Bailey - Big Belly Man
Tonto Irie - Slim Belly Man
Junior Kelly - Receive
Garnett Silk - Hello Africa
Bascom X - Danger
Jah Mason - The People
Fantan Mojah - What Is This?
Lukie D - Make A Change

Also just a quick word to say I've added some links to a few supporters of this show, so feel free to have a browse through the 'Favourite Links' section on the right hand side for more reggae goodies. And finally this place continues to grow and grow, with new listeners tuning in all the time. As I see the House of Reggae is now in the Top 20 music podcasts on this site. Blimey!! So a big thanks to everyone who's enjoying the shows and if you want to pop in and say hi or have any requests then just click on that email (podmail) address also over there on the right hand side..... Cheers, Ian

Welcome back to the ongoing adventures in the House of Reggae, where another stack of vinyl has been dusted down and given an airing. So all thats left for you to do is press that Play button and enjoy.....

Luciano & Beres Hammond - No Gabbon
The Chantells - Children Of Jah Jah
Dobby Dobson - Seems I Am Losing You
Johnny Melody - Foey Man
King Stur Gav Hi-Fi - A Love I Can Feel
Nitty Gritty - Ram Up The Dance
Gideon Jah Rubbaal - Free Us Now I Say
Jah Rubbaal All Stars - Gideon Sent
Higgs & Wilson - Come On Home
Tarrus Riley - She's Royal
Beres Hammond - Emptiness Inside
Luciano - Sweep Over My Soul
Augustus Pablo - Pablo's Theme Song
King Tubby - Tubb's Dub Song

Welcome aboard for another journey into reggae's glorious past and present. Where among the musical attractions is a visit to a rub a dub session in Halfway Tree with Ranking Devon, aswell as singing songs of love with Johnny Osbourne, Marcia Griffiths and Gentleman and dreaming of a final homeward bound journey with Phillip Frazer, Roland Burrell and Winston Francis.....

Ranking Devon - Rub A Dubb Session
Prince Buster - Don't Throw Stones
Phillip Frazer - Send Us Back Home
Roland Burrell - No Other But Marcus
Marcia Griffiths - I Shall Sing
Otis Gayle - I'll Be Around
Johnny Osbourne - We Need Love
Gentleman - Different Places
Damian Marley - One Loaf Of Bread
Barry Brown - Stand Firm
Bim Sherman - Can I Be Free From Crying
Winston Francis - Going To Zion

Welcome to another variety bag of fine Jamaican music, featuring matters of the heart, mind and feet as the selection takes a journey from love songs to political speeches to instructions on how to dance. Its all here in the latest show from the House of Reggae....

Ken Boothe - Moving Away
Roy Panton - Run Old Man
The Jays - Born To Be Loved
Prince Hammer - Wareika Hills 12"
True Persuaders - Roots Man Skank
Beenie Man - Row Like A Boat
Michael 'Joshua' Manley - Power For The People
Morgan Heritage - Politician
Hortense Ellis - Somebody Help Me
Errol Shorter - Wild Inna 81 Style 12"
Owen Isaac & Frank Davis - Three Little Mice
Ken Boothe - Freedom Street

The House of Reggae is back for another music filled show featuring many legends of Jamaican music along with a few stars from further afield like London, Birmingham and Copenhagen. So step this way for a five course musical feast.....

The Abyssinians - African Race
Ricky Grant - Poverty People
Mr Foundation - Take It Cool
Don Drummond - This Man Is Back
Madoo - Have You Ever Been To Heaven
Natasja - 45 Questions
Junior Delgado - Famine 12"
Smiley & Asher - It's Coming Down
Bitty McLean - Walk Away From Love
Ansell Collins - Night Doctor
Earl Sixteen & The Heptones - The World Has Begun 12"
The Abyssinians - The Good Lord

Here is the latest musical adventure of the House of Reggae and it might be unlucky for some but this Pt. 13 is nothing but a joyous selection including legends like Gregory Isaacs, Joe Higgs and Horace Andy through to virtually unknown but no less great singers like The Interpreter and The Manchesters....

Terry Linen - Low Life
The Interpreter - Serious Time
Horace Andy & Sticks - Zion Gate
Joe Higgs - You Hurt My Soul
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Mother Banner
Cutty Ranks & Tony Rebel - 20 Man Dead
Fanton Mojah - Hail The King
Perfect - Talk Black Marcus
Gregory Isaacs - Loving Pauper
The Manchesters - Natty Gone
Anthony Johnson - Gun Shot
Jah Thomas & Toyan - Non A That
Tiger - Raggamuffin

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The House of Reggae opens its doors once again for another show packed full of musical goodness and you're invited in to enjoy a wide selection ranging from early 60's roots influences from Count Ossie and Delroy Wilson to the celebrations that were recorded in 1978 to the news that Kingston's political gangs had called a truce through to some 2007 releases including a 4 in 1 mix on the Jamdown rhythm....

Ray Darwin - People's Choice
Sea & Waves - Born In The Ghetto
Ghetto version
Clint Eastwood - Badder Than You
The Clarendonians - You Can't Be Happy
Frankie Jones - The War Is Over
Freddie McKay & Jah Lloyd - War Is Over
Da'Ville - Love U Better
Wailing Souls - Take A Taste
Ringo - Don't Know Much
Winston & Roy feat. Count Ossie - Babylon Gone
Delroy Wilson - Lion Of Judah
Ce'Cile - Waiting
Pinchers - Seen & Done
Tony Curtis & Jigsy King - I'm Sorry
Buju Banton - Love Needs

Welcome to Part 11 from the House of Reggae and for this one I've got a 'knock-out' line up including dancehall stars like Tenor Saw and Nicodemus, aswell as a couple of 1950's sound system classics from Sir Coxsone Downbeat. Also Dennis Alcapone and Big Youth go head to head in celebration of the heavyweight world championship fight that happened in Kingston in January '73.....

Tenor Saw - Golden Hen
Errol Dunkley - Train To Zion
VC - By His Deeds
The Bassies - Things A Come Up To Bump
Sound Dimension - More Scorcha
Willis Jackson - Later For The Gator aka Coxsone's Hop
Clue J & The Blues Blasters - Shuffling Jug
Nicodemus - Mother In Law
The Cordells - Let I Go
The Tidals - Stand Firm
Nairobi Sisters - Promised Land
The Heptones - I Shall Be Released
Dennis Alcapone - Joe Frazier
Big Youth - Foreman Vs Frazier Round 2

Also thanks to Tim P for providing the Channel 1 label. Tim can also be found on this site at http://www.dancecrasher.podomatic.com

Wow, well I've made it to double figures with this, Part 10 from the House of Reggae, so a big thanks to everyone who is enjoying the show and for this one, I've got a stellar line up of old and new, including the record in the picture above, which thankfully plays better than it looks, and although its on Lee Perry's Black Art label, is a Bunny Lee production featuring U Roy, so for that and lots more, step this way....

Alton Ellis - Mouth A Massey
Alborosie - Kingston Town
The Morwells - Kingston 12 Tuffie
Prince Jammy - Jammin' For Survival
Frankie Paul - I Know The Score
Courtney Melody - Screechie Across The Border
Patrick Andy - Living In Mount Zion
Eric Monty Morris - Over The Hills
Yelowman - Live at the Aces International
Cornell Campbell - I've Got To Keep On Running
U Roy - The Right To Live
King Tubby - version
Derrick Harriott - Solomon
Derrick Harriott & The Crystalites - The Undertaker
Anthony B - God Above Everything
Alton Ellis - Let Him Try

Also the website for the community library in Trench Town which I give out on the show can be found at http://www.trenchtownreadingcentre.com They are always looking for people to donate books for their library, so if you can help then please do. Thanks.