Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Reggae
Ziggy Marley - Family Time

Ziggy Marley - Family Time

Ziggy Marley
Family Time
Label: Tuff Gong Worldwide

Bob’s eldest son switches gears and focuses his good grooving reggae melodies towards the youngsters. Friend and family guests here include Rita Marley, Paul Simon, Willy Nelson, Jack Johnson and more!  Did you see him singing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

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Fat Freddy's Drop - Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW

Fat Freddy's Drop - Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW

Fat Freddy's Drop
Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW
Label: Drop Records

Reggae ribbed rhythms from New Zealand sway with the cool breeze of tropical dances while skipping across numerous global music resonances and inspirations. Infectious ambient soultronica sunsets smoothly slip into hazy jazzy dub pop and future groove friendly hip hop.

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High Ceiling - Illusions

High Ceiling - Illusions

High Ceiling
Illusions
Label: Self Released

Easy flowing reggae escapades that ascend into effervescent jams and rootsy rock anthems. Fundamentally joyful this Washington act lyrically takes time to delve into socio/political topics of relevance while also managing to organize their own festival - Skok Valley Music Rally.

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Rupa And The April Fishes - Este Mundo

Rupa And The April Fishes - Este Mundo

Rupa And The April Fishes
Este Mundo
Label: Cumbancha Records

Tossing an entrancing musical salad filled with Indian ragas, French chanson, Colombian cumbia and a wild Gypsy panache. Headed by the mega-talented Rupa Marya, the multilingual sophomore effort from these San Francisco natives explores the concept of timeless human migrations finding voice through a range of musical emotions.

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T.U.G.G. - Slow Chill

T.U.G.G. - Slow Chill

T.U.G.G.
Slow Chill
Label: Last Call Records

Tropical feelings pervade when these warm reggae vibrations envelope the melodies and happily bounce along with the wise minded values expressed. Featuring guest musician Pato Banton their jams continue to expand. Hard to believe they are from Wisconsin.

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Primitive Culture - Fantasy

Primitive Culture - Fantasy

Primitive Culture
Fantasy
Label: Hechtic Records

Seasoned musicians currently from Madison power up a full platter of spunky funky blues with happening horns and tasty guitar tribulations. The compositions are further cross pollinated with reggae grooves and multicultural vibrations.

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CAS HALEY - Connection

CAS HALEY - Connection

CAS HALEY
Connection
Label: Easy Star Records

Perhaps you remember Cas from his second place finish on the second season of America’s Got Talent in 2007. If you do, then you will also remember his easy flowing reggae style with blues flavoring and his equally enticing vocal stylings. If not, you may want to examine what he has to offer, especially his revisioning of Alicia Keys’ song “No One.”

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Junior Toots - Reggae Got Soul

Junior Toots - Reggae Got Soul

Junior Toots
Reggae Got Soul
Label: Crown Of Fire Records

If you are looking for a rising reggae artist that hasn’t gotten over the novelty of auto-tuning his voice, then look no further. Son of Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals) and a Jamaican native, he forms his soulful, lyrical content around socially conscious issues and Jah. A lot of Jah.

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Toussaint - Black Gold

Toussaint - Black Gold

Toussaint
Black Gold
Label: I Grade Records

With smooth soul vibes with an Irie mindset, an all star band provides the flowing funk, rippling rock, and hip-swaying hip hop which. These are beautifully buffeted by the socially conscious, incredibly blissful, and heartfelt vocal offerings of this former Soulive singer.

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Fat Freddy's Drop - Live At Roundhouse London

Fat Freddy's Drop - Live At Roundhouse London

Fat Freddy's Drop
Live At Roundhouse London
Label: The Drop

These slick party monsters have metered out a taste of what it is to see FFD live. They may be New Zealand natives but you would have no idea of that based on their collision of deep grooves gathered from a worldwide sound overflowing with funk, reggae, ska, dub, blues, soul and tons more. It’s easy to lose yourself in these 6 jammed out versions of their highly entertaining songs which all top 10 minutes each!

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Kazyak - A Beautiful Brontosaurus

Kazyak - A Beautiful Brontosaurus

Kazyak
A Beautiful Brontosaurus
Label: Ground Up Productions

Bebobble-deeing between countrified jams and upstart funky rock may show off a classic jam rock band influence, but this friendly and flowing vision utilizes an ambitious combination of elements to create a memorable recording filled with harmony vocals, salient solos and delectable rhythms that are especially admirable for a trio to produce.

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Eugene Grey - Diversity

Eugene Grey - Diversity

Eugene Grey
Diversity
Label: Greyhound Records

Disc 1 shows off the instrumental side of this hard working and award winning Jamaican born guitarist and composer while disc 2 has all the vocal tracks thrown in. I can’t decide which is better. They are both flavorful in their own way, highlighting inflections and nuances of the buoyant horn section and funky subtly flowing rhythms that are based in Afro-pop, reggae, jazz and jam.

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