Voted #1 Reggae Compilation of 2002 by IReggae.com and beloved the world over with all modesty.

13 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Reggae



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JAHWORKS.ORG CALLS TALKIN' ROOTS I: "COMPETENT, ROOTSY ... SOLID MUSICIANSHIP"

by Mt. Nebo Records Public Relations / C.D. Ellison / 866.290.6032 / pr@mtneborecords.com

(Washington, D.C.) - JahWorks.org, a web-based project featuring Caribbean and African-based music and culture, recently released the following review by contributor Ted Boothroyd found at http://www.jahworks.org/TalkinRoots.htm:

"Occasional small bits of good news are necessary for a balanced lifestyle. One such tidbit that gladdened my heart recently was a brief note on Mt. Neboâs web site, to the effect that there will soon be a second various artists compilation, "Talkinâ Roots II." To me thatâs splendid news because it will likely be as entertaining and uplifting as "Talkinâ Roots I.". And in the meantime, there are other current albums from Bambu Station Studio to sample.

"This reggae from the Virgin Islands demonstrates that Midnite is by no means the only huge talent emerging from those tiny spots on the map. This is as competent, rootsy and varied as any reggae fanatic could want: an hourâs worth of memorable tunes, socially aware lyrics and solid musicianship. It starts off with one of the strongest vocals, by the singly-named âIba,â who urges us over a complex but never overpowering arrangement to âChant a psalm a day, read a proverb a day, and you wonât go astray;" he comes back later with a second potent, sensitive delivery of thoughtful lyrics on âTell Me Why." The deep heartbeat rhythm of âWorks of the Wiseâ anchors an impulsive, gruff, dancehall-flavoured verbal tongue-twister by Yah Shiloh I. The distinctive sound of Dezarie