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grantfaceclaw · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:49 am Post subject: Hi from New Zealand

Hey everyone. Just stumbled across this classy place and thought that I'd mosey on in.

I've been into reggae for years, starting where so many of us do with Bob Marley (God). I decided pretty early on that I his earlier stuff was what I really enjoyed. So I started exploring.

Currently really enjoying The Paragons (just got the On The Beach cd anthology thing), Desmond Dekker, The Maytals, The Melodians, and The Skatalites.

I'm a big fan of first and second wave ska, most dub rocksteady and reggae. But don't so much like ragga and dancehall.

I was wondering what you all thought of the direction the collective reggae/roots genre is taking these days. Any favourite bands/artists doing amazing things right now?
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Zapatoo_the_Tiger · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand

grantfaceclaw · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Cheers Zapatoo! Smile

Although my listening does lean heavily toward the earlier stuff or perhaps more accurately 60's and 70's Jamaican music. I do have a few recommendations.

The Dynamic thrills are my favourite new reggae/mix genre band because they seem to have such a great genuine quality to them. Which I think is lacking with a lot of similar bands around at the moment.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=60925339

Chezidek seems classy. I was reminded of Junior Kelly for some reason, which is strange cause they're not very similar. Rasta Should Be Deeper is an excellent song.
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Zapatoo_the_Tiger · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the link, GFC - I have just a sprinkling of Jr. Kelly out of which my favourite or at least, the one that I like that springs to mind, is THINK I'M SUCH A FOOL (on a version of the Shank I Sheck rhythm)...then I remembered it's actually by Jr. Reid Confused

Time to get my coat! Laughing

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Nate · Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 6:10 am Post subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand

Karl NZ · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:37 pm Post subject:

Hi to you GFC,
Lots of action from the bottom of the world with three of us Kiwi's coming into the forum over last few days.
I tend to enjoy my Reggae from 1965 throught to about 1985 not a fan of dancehall really myself but as for modern roots i do like some of the stuff Chezdeck as well as Fantan Mojah one modern song i do like is from Perfect-Hand cart Boy, very catchy sound.
Are you going to Raggamuffin this years lineup is not as good as last couple of years but am looking forward to seeing Sly & Robbie do there thing.

People are very nice in this forum good conversations and many varied veiws abound here.
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Nate · Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:17 am Post subject:

Skinhead72 · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:18 pm Post subject:

Howdo and welcome!
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mx · Bubble Up Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 588 Location: Paris

Hello,

My favourites of nowadays :
- david hillyard and the rocksteady 7 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUkscd-mcmU
- alborosie : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M05PUtJfSxI
- matthew mcanuff : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy09QtY5-6c
- the crabs corporation : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtEbj5c4nB0
- soam T and jahtari : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lYm91Y87QY
- busy signal : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLuk4vjzimU
- Gilzene & The Blue Light Mento Band : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCreL130pa4

There are others you know, seek and seek again and you will find !

Zapatoo_the_Tiger · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:40 pm Post subject:

Gilzene?

Good player Cool

...and with Greavsie, a deadly strike duo.
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RudePete · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:46 pm Post subject:

Zapatoo_the_Tiger · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:53 pm Post subject:

I saw some in the latter half of the 60s.

However, the first game I went to at White Hart Lane was in early April 1967 against Liverpool.

Spurs were in the middle of a 30-game unbeaten run (including the FA Cup) which would see them lift the trophy at Wembley and finish in 3rd. place in the old First Division behind champions Manchester United (nothing changes then?) and runners-up Nottingham Forest.

I don't think Gilly assisted in either of Greavsie's goals on that day.

The first was direct from a corner kick, which JG took left-footed from the right-hand side. It seems that "Venners", always a bit of a joker, shouted (in a poor Scouse accent) to Liverpool full-back Chris Lawler, who was covering the near post to "Leave it!", thus allowing the ball drop nicely into the ol' onion bag.

That was towards the end of the first half, I reckon.

In the second half (maybe midway through), there was a hoof out of defence, JG outran the Liverpool defence and with his right foot this time, high-lobbed Tommy Lawrence from just outside the box - the crowd fell silent as the ball came down just in front of the goal line and bounced up into the roof of the net Cool

Liverpool grabbed a late consolation (no idea who netted) and as usual, Spurs were hanging on for the last few minutes.
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In love or in sympathy with someone. Having a party fun or fête then rush for a Halagala record.

Yes! It's RAM! RAM! RAM! GO! MAN - GO!

Nate · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:52 am Post subject: