“Marcus Garvey to Traoré: Africa Rising, Babylon Fading”

“Marcus Garvey to Traoré: Africa Rising, Babylon Fading”

Author: B.O.S.S. Radio January 17, 2026 Duration: 1:00:18
This episode of Reggae Hour Salute opens with a foundation stone:
Burning Spear – Marcus Garvey.
From there, Mr. E and Zionya step into one of the most important conversations of the entire series — Africa reclaiming itself.
We break down the recent African coups, with a focused look at Burkina Faso and the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, examining what self-determination looks like in real time when nations reject colonial control and economic extraction. The conversation connects African liberation directly to Jamaican independence, Garveyism, and Rastafarian consciousness, showing how reggae has always been the global messenger for these movements.
This is not hype.
This is history moving forward.
The music that follows carries that same revolutionary spirit — roots, resistance, and reason — reminding us that reggae has always documented the fall of Babylon long before headlines caught up.
🎶 FULL TRACKLIST (FROM IMAGES + OPENING SELECTION)
Marcus Garvey – Burning Spear
Culture Brown – Move Up (Album: Go Dehaug 2025)
I Appreciate Dads – Ecspedition
Loyalty – Don Dada
Give Me Long Days – Blazem Rasta (Aire State Riddim)
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Amsterdam Everywhere I Am – Cheezy and the Crackers
Love Is the Answer – Iyah Angel (Jah SoulJah Riddim)
Sick for Love – King I Music
Focus Herbs – Stoneface Priest (Medi Riddim)
Inna Yard – Anthony B
We Can Do Better – Sizzla
In Addis Ababa (Dub) – Runkus
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From the studios of B.O.S.S. Radio, Reggae-Hour offers more than a curated selection of music; it's a weekly immersion into the living culture that gives the sound its profound meaning. This podcast connects the rhythms of ska, lovers rock, and roots reggae to the broader narratives of social justice, Rastafarian thought, and the historical journeys of the African Diaspora. You'll hear conversations with artists who carry the tradition forward, alongside detailed explorations of the stories behind pivotal songs and movements. The aim is to provide context and connection, examining how the messages of peace and I-nity within the music resonate with contemporary global struggles. Tune in for a purposefully crafted blend of history, interview, and melody, where every episode is designed to deepen understanding of reggae not just as a genre, but as a continuous call for awareness and unity. It's a space for listeners who feel the heartbeat of the bassline and want to understand the soul behind it.
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