Mento From Jamaica Part Two - JA Way

Mento From Jamaica Part Two - JA Way

Author: Rich Lowe March 18, 2013 Duration: 1:13:29
Don't "like" this show, please love this show. This is great Jamaican music from musical history. It is vivacious and fun and a fond memory to many of your relatives. There's so much that we can say, but listen to the Podcast and enjoy! Want more facts? Check out www.reggaejamaicaway.com for an article on this very Mento program. Mento Part Two – Jamaica Way - March 2013 1. Lord Fly & Dan Williams Orchestra – I Don’t Know 2. Lord Fly - Donkey City 3. Lord Flea – Irene and Yo fr’en 4. Lord Flea - Solas Market Water Come A Mi Eye 5. Lord Power and his Calypso Quintet – Miss Goosey – MRS (Stanley Motta) 6. Count Lasher - Pick Your Choice – MRS (Stanley Motta) 7. Count Owen - Melody D’Amour 8. Hubert Porter with the Jamaican Calypsonians – Mass Charley Bell – LP Calypsos From Jamaica – TIMES 9. Monty Reynolds & His Shaw Park Calypso Band – Car Park – Motta’s 10. Arthur Knibbs & Cecil Knott & His Joybell Orchestra – Soldier man - Motta’s 11. Clyde Hoyte & The George Moxey Quartet – Montego Calypso – MRS (Stanley Motta) 12. Sugar Belly –Peel Head John Crow – The Return of Sugar Belly – Techniques – 13. Lord Melody – Booboo Man (Mama Look at Booboo) – Jump Up Carnival LP- Live 1956- (1951?) (Emory Cook) 14. Harry Belafonte – Spoken word – “Lord Melody "Melo" the Man and his Music” 15. Harry Belafonte and Nat King Cole - Mama Look at Booboo – Live NBC Television -1957 16. Show Mighty Sparrow – Mamma Look at Booboo (with guitar accompaniment) – “Lord Melody "Melo" the Man and his Music” 17. Lord Burgess – Rum and Cocoanut Water – Calypso Serenaders LP – Stinson Records – Granada Hills, California 18. Ken Boothe Interview – Discusses Vere Johns and Bim & Clover 19. Bim & Clover – Wife and Sweetheart – 20. Bim and Bam – (Jokes) and Song “Kill ‘im” - Laugh with Bim and Bam - Pama

Tune into the Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast for a deep and curated journey through the rich sounds of Jamaican music. Hosted by Rich Lowe, this podcast is the audio companion to his long-running radio program, "Night of the Living Dread," which airs on WRUW. Each episode is a thoughtfully assembled mix, featuring the foundational genres that built the island's legendary soundscape. You'll hear the upbeat rhythms of Ska and Rocksteady, the folk origins of Mento, the spiritual depth of Roots, the lyrical storytelling of Kaiso, and the modern energy of Dancehall. This isn't just a playlist; it's an archival session that connects the dots across decades, highlighting both classic tracks and vital lesser-known gems. By presenting the radio show in this portable format, the podcast makes this specialized musical exploration accessible anytime. For those who want to dive deeper, the show extends into a community with video interviews and additional content. Listening to this podcast feels like having a knowledgeable guide through the evolution of reggae and its related styles, all delivered with a genuine passion for the music's history and its enduring pulse. It's a dedicated audio space for both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers eager to understand the full spectrum of these influential genres.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 22

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Lloyd Mason - Pre Ska Jamaican Bassist - [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:27
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John  Holt  - Jamaica Way Reggae Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:10
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Elephant Man Special - Jamaica Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:46
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Phillip Smart - "Smart Reggae" Programme 1985 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:59
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Bunny Rugs TRIBUTE - Jamaica Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:15
Bunny Rugs was an early member of Inner Circle, worked as an earlier duo member with “Bunny & Ricky” and recorded "Freedom Fighter" and "Bushweed Corntrash," but he is best known as the front man for Third World. Bunny h…
Jamaica Way - Luciano – The Messenger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:19
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Prince Jazzbo Interview and Musik - Ja Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
Prince Jazzbo is a Jamaican DJ and was very successful as a Producer in Reggae music with his Ujama record label. Jazzbo started as a DJ on Killa Whip sound in the Homestead area of Spanish Town. At A dance between Killa…
Buju Banton - Interview & Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:55
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Everything Green MIX-Ricky Tenn feature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:14
Everything Green is a riddim that was created by Artiist/Producer Ricky Tenn aka Montana Green. This is a riddim that you have probably not heard before as it was produced by Ricky Tenn and had limited distribution. Stil…