Blood & Fire Records UK
July 4th 2006 12:56
They are an extremely popular label. Their forum is one of, if not the most, popular reggae forums on the Internet. Another positive of the label, which always makes me happy, is the releasing of vinyl by them taking the form of The Congos and Friends – Fisherman Style. This is not merely for the DJ because don’t you think reggae just sounds better on the wax?
Another example of the records they have released includes King Tubby & Friends – Dub Like Dirt 1975-77 (just one of the King Tubby releases from the label). King Tubby is of course one of the most respected dub producers of all time (though some may have something to say about that). This record goes for 22 Aussie dollars off the Blood & Fire website, which is a damn good price for a CD. Others on the list include the late great Jackie Mittoo - one of the most exceptional keyboard players in reggae history; Horace Andy (one of my faves), Dennis Brown and Yabby U. These artists are just a taste of what you will get with the label.
For more fitting this sound, you may enjoy Jason’s radio show this Friday, where he is heading in this sort of direction. For Sydneysiders, tune into 2RRR, 88.5 FM from 8 – 10 am this Friday and every Friday for a great dose of the reggae.
http://www.bloodandfire.co.uk
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