Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP904

Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP904

Author: Reggae Radio by Selecta Jerry May 24, 2025 Duration: 4:39:02
On this weeks show we celebrate the life and music of Junior Byles who passed away at the age of 77 down in Jamaica. We will featurenmusic spanning his career from the 1960's through 1980 from the great producers like Joe Gibbs, Pete Weston, Lee Scratch Perry and Niney The Observer. Also this week we play some roots classics from Burning Spear, Sugar Minott, Barrington Levy, Don Carlos, Hugh Mundell, Prince Phillip & Breezy, Glen Washington, Mystic Eyes & The Revolutionaries and Barry Brown with The Aggrovators. New Music this week comes from The Georgetown Orbits, Real Mckoy, Skillinjah, Queen Omega with Nature Makonnen, Joseph Lalibella & Vibronics, Groundation with Mykal Rose and Alpha Blondy, Clinton Fearon, Chezidek, Baltimores and Eskifaia Sound, Protoje, Dougy, and Busy Signal plus the ever popular many many more! Enjoy! Junior Byles - Weeping - Niney The Observer: Roots With Quality - VP Records Junior Byles w/Kojak & Liza - Dreadlocks Time/Fist To Fist - Joe Gibbs 12” Reggae Discomix Showcase - VP Records Junior Byles & Rupert Reid - Chant Down Babylon - 129 Beat Street Ja-Man Special 1975-1978 - Blood & Fire Junior Byles w/Jah T & The Upsetters - Beat Down Babylon/Informer Man/Outformer Version/Ital Version - Beat Down Babylon Deluxe - Doctor Bird  Scientist Meets Blanc du Blanc -  Treading: Eternal Resonance - Before The Beginning - Soul Selects Records Junior Byles & The Mighty Two - Heart & Soul/Give It To Jah - Errol T Records 7” Junior Byles - A Place Called Africa - Orchid 7” Dennis Alcapone - Africa Stand - Beat Down Babylon Deluxe - Doctor Bird Junior Byles - Demonstration - Curley Locks: Best Of Junior Byles & The Upsetters 1970-1976 - Heartbeat Records Junior Byles - King Of Babylon - Reggae Anthology: Randy’s 50th Anniversary - VP Records Junior Byles & The Versatiles - Cutting Razor - Cutting Razor: Rare Cuts From The Black Ark - Heartbeat Records The Versatiles - Trust The Book - Joe Gibbs & Friends: The Reggae Train 1968-1971 - Trojan Records Junior Byles - Rasta No Pick Pocket - Beat Down Babylon Deluxe Edition - Doctor Bird Junior Byles - When Will Better Come - Curley Locks: Best Of Junior Byles & The Upsetters 1970-1976 - Heartbeat Records Junior Byles - Lorna Banana - Micron Music Presents: Every Mouth Must Be Fed - Pressure Sounds Pete Weston & The Flames - Revolution Is For The Chinaman - Micron Music Presents: Every Mouth Must Be Fed - Pressure Sounds Junior Byles - Ain’t To Proud To Beg/Last Of The Love Songs - Micron Music Presents: Every Mouth Must Be Fed - Pressure Sounds Junior Byles - Come Da Da - Curley Locks: Best Of Junior Byles & The Upsetters 1970-1976 - Heartbeat Records Junior Byles - Fever/Lick The Pipe Peter - Beat Down Babylon Deluxe Edition - Doctor Bird The Georgetown Orbits - Disintegrator - Constellations - Orion Anderson Burning Spear - My Roots - The Burning Spear Experience - Burning Music Productions Sugar Minott - Devil’s Pickney - Sugar & Spice - Ras Records Barrington Levy - Prison Oval Rock (Greensleeves 12” Mix) - Prison Oval Rock 40th Anniversary Edition - VP Records Don Carlos - Favorite Cup - Changes - Heartbeat  Hugh Mundell w/Roots Radics & Scientist - Jacqueline/Dangerous Match 3 - Junjo Presents: Wins The World Cup - Greensleeves Prince Phillip feat. Breezy & Hugh Mundell - Riding On A High & Windy Day/Riding Rhythm - Prince Philip Presents: Dubplates & Raw Rhythm From King Tubby’s Studio 1973-1976 - DKR/Bond Export Junior Byles & I-Roy - Fade Away/Rootsman - Jama Glen Washington - Jah Glory - Most Wanted - Greensleeves Real McKoy - Jah Reign - Dub Style Riddim - River Nile Entertainment Skillinjah - Live Up - Dub Style Riddim - River Nile Entertainment Queen Omega & Nature Makonnnen - Resilience - Reverence Riddim - Empress League Groundation feat. Mykal Rose & Alpha Blondy - The Youth - Candle Burning - Young Tree/Baco Records Joseph Lalibela Meets Vibroni

Each week, Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry builds a sonic bridge straight from the studio to the islands. This isn't just a playlist; it's a curated journey through the deep, pulsing heart of Caribbean sound. Your guide, Selecta Jerry, brings decades of knowledge and a genuine love for the culture to every episode, weaving together the foundational classics with tomorrow's anthems. You'll hear the spiritual depth of Roots Reggae, the socially charged rhythms of Conscious Dancehall, the smooth romance of Lovers Rock, and the echoing, instrumental landscapes of Dub. The mix always feels fresh, whether he's digging into cherished Oldies or highlighting the hottest new riddims currently shaking sound systems from Kingston to London and beyond. The flow of the show is key-it's mixed like a proper set, designed for listening. There's a warmth and authority to the presentation that makes this podcast feel like a weekly appointment with a trusted friend who has an incredible record collection. It's about the continuity of the sound, how a vintage tune conversationally sparks a modern cut, and how that specific bassline traveled across decades. For anyone who lives for the discovery of a forgotten gem or the thrill of a brand-new rhythm, this series offers a consistent, authentic source. The vibe is immersive, a dedicated hour where the pressure of the world outside fades and the only thing that matters is the next track coming in on the drop. It’s a celebration of musical legacy and vibrant evolution, all delivered with Selecta Jerry's signature passion. Tune in, turn up the bass, and let the rhythm move you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry
Podcast Episodes
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP878 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:42:55
This weeks show starts off with music from Taj Weekes & Zion Albert, Bunnington Judah & Don Fe, Misty In Roots, Scepta & Bazil Gayle, The Royal Rasses, Dean Fraser, JoJo Gladstone, Pablo Moses, Barrington Levy & Scientis…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP877 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:43:13
This weeks show starts off with music from Bunny Wailer, Barry Brown, Sister Nancy, Kabaka Pyramid, Bushman, Earl Zero, Johnny Clarke, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Joy White, The Prophets & Trinity, Midnite, Earl 16, Earth…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP876 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:20:34
This weeks show starts off with music from Burning Spear, Dennis Brown, Peter Tosh, Peter Broggs, Barrington Levy, Ini Kamoze, Black Uhuru, Johnny Osbourne & Scientist, Gregory Isaacs, Leroy Smart, The Abyssinians, Bim S…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP875 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:25:25
This weeks show starts off with new music from Bugle, Taj Weekes and Zion Albert, Soulmedic, Imeru Tafari, Twan Tee, Perfect Giddimani, and The Inn House Crew. We then get into strictly vinyl selection featuring Peter Hu…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP874 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30:37
This weeks show starts off with music from Peter Tosh, Ini Kamoze, Sugar Minott, The Gladiators, Freddie McGregor, The Jewels, The Eagles, Leroy Smart, Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Stranger Cole, Israel Vibration, Earl Zer…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP873 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:20:55
This weeks show starts off with music from Fantan Mojah, Sanchez, Garnet Silk, Luciano, The Roots Architects, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Freddie McGregor, Leroy Smart, Alric Forbes, Burning Spear, King Kong, Black Uhuru,…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP872 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28:37
This weeks show starts off with music from Alpha Blondy, Israel Vibration, Burning Spear, Desi Roots, Max Romeo, Pablo Moses, Linval Thompson, Jacob Miller and Inner Circle, Al Campbell, Paula Clarke, Freddie Mckay, Denn…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP871 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:23:12
This weeks show starts off with classics from Lucky Dube, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Horace Andy, Culture, The Mighty Diamonds, Sugar Minott, The Travellers, Cultural Roots, Prince Alla, Fabian, Moon Dread…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP870 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31:47
This weeks show starts off with classics from Sylford Walker, Linval Thompson, Cornell Campbell, Prince Alla, Johnny Clarke, Vin Gordon, The Maytones, Winston Jarrett, Lopez Walker, Third World, Frankie Diamond, Jacob Mi…
Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry EP869 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:45:00
This weeks show starts off with classic music from Bob Marley & The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Michael Palmer & Aswad, Black Uhuru, Dennis Brown, Owen Grey, The Abyssinians, Mike Brooks, The Viceroys, Freddie McGregor, Israel…