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From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 2

Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his 10-part history of Jamaican music and explores the contribution of children's games, funeral rites and elements of African mythology.

First broadcast in 1983.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 7 Aug 2024 02:00

Music Played

  • THE SENSATIONS

    The Work Song

  • Louise Bennett

    Jamaican Alphabet

    • Back to Reggae 1939-1961 Vol 4.
    • Mile End.
    • BOONS01G3Y.
  • Jah Lion

    Bad Luck Natty

    • Colombia Colly.
    • Island Records.
    • ILPS 9386.
  • Derrick Morgan

    Ben Johnson Day

    • vinyl single.
    • Hop Records.
    • none.
  • Boney M.

    BROWN GIRL IN THE RING

    • The Greatest Hits: Boney M.
    • BMG.
    • BMG-74321896142.
  • Big Youth

    Lee A Low

    • SCREAMING TARGET.
    • TROJAN.
    • CDTRL-61.
  • The Congos

    Congoman

    • HEART OF THE CONGOS.
    • BLOOD AND FIRE.
    • BAFCD-009.
  • The Revolutionaries

    Walk LIke A Dragon

    • Virgin Front LIne Presents Dub.
    • Spectrum Music.
    • SPECXX2110.
  • The Revolutionaries

    Devil's Bug

    • Virgin Front LIne Presents Dub.
    • Spectrum Music.
    • SPECXX2110.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 May 2010 03:00
  • Fri 15 Apr 2011 03:00
  • Mon 13 Aug 2012 04:00
  • Tue 30 Jul 2013 04:00
  • Thu 17 Jul 2014 01:00
  • Sun 12 Jul 2015 04:00
  • Sat 27 Aug 2016 04:00
  • Tue 27 Jun 2017 01:00
  • Mon 30 Apr 2018 04:00
  • Sun 18 Nov 2018 04:00
  • Mon 20 May 2019 04:00
  • Fri 17 Jul 2020 02:30
  • Wed 11 Nov 2020 03:00
  • Thu 24 Aug 2023 02:00
  • Wed 7 Aug 2024 02:00