Get ready like Uncle Freddy for this special extended tribute to one of my favourite Jamaican artists who back in the rocksteady era was the only singer to make hit records at both Treasure Isle and Studio 1 and whose soulful tenor voice soothed a nation with songs of love and heartache alongside calls for peace and unity. Welcome in to the House o…

Step this way for another hour of fine Jamaican music where today I'm doing a triple tribute to three reggae legends who have passed away in recent weeks, the keyboard king Earl 'Wire' Lindo, the ska vocalist Winston Samuels and the reggae pioneer Larry Marshall... Larry Marshall - Nanny Goat Larry Marshall - Mean Girl Winston Samuels - You're The …

You are cordially invited in to Ian's humble abode of Jamaican music as I crank up the gramophone and pull out an hour’s worth of majestic Jamaican music for the House of Reggae's Royal Special... Augustus Pablo - King David's Melody Prince Buster - Kings Of Old Vivian Jackson & Trinity - King Pharaoh's Plague Garnett Silk - King Moses Justin Hinds…

Welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music, chat and info... Culture - Two Sevens Clash Carlton & The Shoes - Never Let Go Courtney John - Southern Wind Errol Holt – Gimmie Gimmie Prince Far I - Zion Call Delton Screechie - Mix Up Midnight Riders - Cross The Border Fari Di Future & Autarchii - Shashamane Living Welton Irie & Lone Ranger - B…

Today I am paying tribute to Frankie Paul, one of the legendary singers of the dancehall, who sadly passed away last month aged just 51 years old. But back in the 1980's and 90's he was a one man record machine as he recorded dozens of albums and hundreds of singles, and so I've picked out just a handful of his classics for the House of Reggae's Fr…

It's time to put on your walking boots and fill up your knapsack as we head off on another hour long ramble through some fine Jamaican music in the House of Reggae's Hills and Valleys Special... Augustus Pablo - Up Wareika Hill Buju Banton - Hills & Valleys Jah Cure - Trod In The Valley Judy Mowatt - Down In The Valley Toots & The Maytals - Never G…

It's time for another monthly delve through the archives to hand pick another hour of fine Jamaican music... The Pioneers - Me Little But Me Tallawah Keith & Tex - Touch My Hand Macka B - Legendary Reggae Icon Cornel Campbell - My Roots Girl The Radicals - Rum Tree The Termites - Rave All Night The Termites - Rub Up Push Up Wentworth Vernal - Rainb…

It's time for another hour of fine Jamaican music where today I am paying tribute to three musical legends, vocalist and percussionist Noel 'Skully' Simms, trombonist Ronald 'Nambo' Robinson and ex-Tennor and Ital Ronnie Davis, who have all sadly passed away this year... Ronnie Davis - Jah Jah Jahovia Mellow Cats - Rock A Man Soul Zoot Simms - Gold…

Welcome aboard. I am your conductor for the next hour as we embark upon another journey through the heart of fine Jamaican music, so please have your tickets ready for inspection for the House of Reggae's Railway Special... Soul Brothers - Last Train To Skaville Ken Boothe - The Train Is Coming The Gladiators - The Train Is Coming Back The Melodian…

Step this way for another hour long stroll through the hills and valleys of fine Jamaican music for the first show of a new year where I've got lined up a handful of new releases, a version excursion and of course some old classics... Glen & Dave - Wake Up To Reality The Termites - My Last Love Lloyd Parks - Mafia Syd Perry - Rasta Woman Hempress S…

Welcome in for this year's final selection of fine Jamaican music, so put on your diamond socks and your comfy slippers and pour yourself a glass of your favourite tipple while I trawl through the last 12 months of new reggae releases and pick out some of my favourite tunes for your listening pleasure in the House of Reggae's 2016 Annual... Chronix…

Step this way for another hour long selection of fine Jamaican music that today will feature tributes to some legendary figures of reggae alongside a trio of new releases... Bobby Ellis - Mr Ellis Clinton Fearon - No Justice Joy White - Dread Out Deh Yellowman - Mad Over Me Bob Marley - Judge Not Headley Bennett & The Hippy Boys - Roust-A-Bout Jess…

Welcome in for another celebration of fine Jamaican music where today I am paying an extended tribute to the King of Ska, Prince Buster, who passed away on the 8th September aged 78 years old, but back in the 1960's he was a one man recording industry who sang, produced and released hundreds of records that were innovative, funny and controversial,…

In honour and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the birth of Rocksteady, I've picked out some of my favourite tunes from that magical era to shine a light on the great singers, musicians and producers and to try to understand its part in the evolution of Jamaican music. So clap your hands and stamp your feet as this happens to be an extended H…

Welcome aboard for another hour long journey through the decades of fine Jamaican music, which today will include paying respect to the recently departed, hearing some great new releases and reissues and whatever else I can lay my hands on... Errol Walker - In These Times Easton Clarke - Dig A Hole Smiley & Asher - It's Coming Down Jesse Royal - Ro…

Today I have a treat for all you horticulturists, as we're leaving the house and going out into the back yard, for the House of Reggae's Garden special... Don Drummond - Garden Of Love Rod Taylor - Garden Of Eden Freddie McKay - Peace In The Garden Lt Stitchie - Lyrics Garden Prince Alla & Philip Frazer - Black Rose Barrington Levy - Black Rose The…

Welcome in for another handpicked selection of fine Jamaican music from the last seven decades that today will feature a version excursion, some reissued rare gems, a couple of brand new releases and a tribute to the foundation artist Lord Tanamo... Lord Tanamo - I'm In The Mood For Ska Johnny Osbourne - Give A Little Love Scientist - Dangerous Mat…

Today I've picked out a handful of tunes which cover the many complex issues that arise during times of war and conflict, so it’s going to be just like reading Leo Tolstoy's epic novel about the French invasion of Russia around 200 years ago, but with the added bonus of some great rhythm tracks, in the House of Reggae's War and Peace Special... Med…

Step this way for another hour aboard the reggae train of fine Jamaican music, where we'll be stopping of at all points from ska to dancehall... Jimmy Riley - Prophecy Al Campbell - Suit Your Self Skin, Flesh & Bones - Suit Your Dub Jahazeil - Who Am I Norman Grant - Matthew, Mark, Luke & John The Sensations - Those Guys Jimmy Riley - Majority Rule…

The Temptations recordings in the 1960's showcased their exquisite five piece vocal harmonies to full effect and had a great influence on rocksteady and reggae, so step this way to hear the story of one of America's greatest soul groups told through the medium of their Jamaican cover versions... The Upsetters - My Girl John Holt - A Love I Can Feel…

Welcome in for the first show of a brand new year, but with the same old format, as today I’m lining up another hours worth of fine Jamaican music that will feature a version excursion, a couple of new releases and a couple of tributes to the recently departed… Lynn Taitt & The Jets – Soul Food The Techniques – Man Of My Word Macka B – Too Much Chi…

Season’s Greetings and welcome in for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where tradition has it in this final show of the year, I round up my favourite new releases of the last 12 months, while of course adding in a little information, detail and trivia along the way, while you just put your feet up and enjoy a cake or two in the House of Reggae’…

Today I’m paying my respects to two recently departed legends, the pioneering trombonist Rico Rodriguez and the influential dancehall singer Madoo, in the House of Reggae’s Rico and Madoo Special… The Specials – Ghost Town Bells Group – Kingston 13 Higgs & Wilson – Come On Home Rico Rodriguez – Rico Special Prince Buster – Judge Dread Dance The Par…

Hot on the heels of the Bass Special I made earlier this year, this is the slightly more esoteric Flute Special, as I’ve picked out a selection of my favourite tracks which all feature this historic woodwind instrument, which lays claim to being the world’s oldest, as 35,000 year old flutes have recently been discovered in Europe, which to me is th…

Welcome aboard for another hour of fine Jamaican music, where I’ll be travelling up and down the highway of reggae and stopping off at various points along the way to enjoy the sounds of today and yesteryear... The Gaylads – Over The Rainbow’s End Black Uhuru & Prince Hammer – African Love / Yogi Bear J.O.E. – Belly Of Di Beast Micah Shemaiah – Dre…