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martial arts and reggae in the 70's
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:27 am
by jamrock
Can anyone remember the period in the seventies when a lot of the artists were releasing KUNG FU influenced music. I'm talking to my kids about this period but I can't find any of the music to show them can any one help. I think it was mostly around 1976 - 1977 ish can anyone help?
Re: martial arts and reggae in the 70's
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 1:09 am
by Sufferer's Hi-Fi
Jamrock,
You're in luck. Trojan recently put out this set:
Kung Fu(Reggae vs. Martial Arts)
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4008
Then of course there is Scratch:
Lee Perry - Return Of Wax
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/244
The Upsetters - Kung Fu Meets The Dragon
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/625
The Upsetters - Heart Of The Dragon (~reissue of above)
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/300
The above Scratch can be found on the recently reissued(Also includes Musical Bones)
Lee Perry - Dubstrumentals
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/4119
Then there's Prince Jammy:
Prince Jammy - Kamikazi Dub
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/1552
All these have great covers. I myself am a HUGE fan of Both Reggae and Martials Arts films.
Hope these help,
Papa D
Re: martial arts and reggae in the 70's
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:03 am
by Jah Titus
Knotty!
Maybe yu search themes like Dillinger´s Natty Kung Fu. Yu cyan found dis tune ina Studio One DJ´s collection (Soul Jazz, 2001)
Satta