Suggestions for reggae cd's
 

I'm a big Bob Marley fan. I'm looking for suggestions for other reggae artists. I'll post this in the Lounge also. Thanks.

Some of my personal favorites in no particular order are:
Peter Tosh (several awesome live CD's)
Ziggy Marley (very good live CD)
Freddie McGregor
Morgan Heritage
Dennis Brown
Stephen Marley
Steel Pulse
Burning Spear
Black Uhuru

UB40 is a must have.
Jimmy Cliff
Leroy Sibbles
Jacob Millar

Damian Marley
Third World
The Melodians
Gregory Isaacs
Bunny Wailer

If you have either XM or Sirius satellite radio, they both have reggae only channels.

I also really like Toots and the Maytals.

Most definitely Toots! Pressure Drop is a classic! Great adds to my list from everyone.

In addition to what has been posted above:

Lucky Dube
Beres Hammond
Culture

Don't overlook Bankie Banx in Anguilla. He throws the annual Moonsplash festival. Check him out at

http://www.bankiebanx.net

Thanks. I've ordered CS's by Toots and the Maytals and by Jimmy Cliff. Can't wait for them to arrive.

Thanks for the suggestions. Love the Jimmy Cliff cd.

Soft reggae -- Beres Hammond, Aswad and Maxi Priest

Unique reggae - There's a 2 disc CD called "Fire on the Mountain -- Reggae Celebrates the Grateful Dead." Various reggae artists doing covers of Dead songs. Pretty cool.

Most surprising voice since Mike Tyson -- Matisyahu. Listen to his music first and then check out his videos.

Fun reggae -- Yellowman

I came across this two man band and love the sound. Check them out on You Tube The Dualers
They have a wonderful sound and mix of Caribbean mento, Calypso, American Jazz, Rhythum & Blues, Soul, and Reggae

I like old school but some recent young artist have a lot to stay and stick to the one-drop and concious lirics.

Old School - part of my collection)

Toots and the Maytals
Black Uhuru
Tenor Saw
Mighty Diamonds
Culture
Kidus I
U Roy
Israel Vibrations
Teacher Ras Sam Brown
Apple Gabrael
I Roy
Jacob Miller
Rastafari Elders
Gregory Isaacs
Dennis Brown


Other

Lutan Fyah
Queen Omega (my aboslute treasure)
Dezaree (another treasure)
Bush Man
Jah Mason (good)
Richie Spice (awsome)
Everton Blender(splendid)
Danny I
Red eye Band
Buju Bantan later CD's

There are loads more but try some of these and see if you like.

Banky Banx!