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21/07/2011

David Rodigan previews the new album from Etana, one of Jamaica's hottest new singers. Plus 60s ska by the Skatalites and the original Rivers of Babylon by The Melodians.

David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music in a new ten-part series for Radio 2. With an hour of classic roots and reggae music from the 60s to the present day, Rodigan celebrates reggae's back catalogue and looks to its future.

Playing the best in reggae, roots, ska and rocksteady, each song will be linked by Rodigan's encyclopaedic knowledge and warm reflective stories from reggae music's history. There will also be guests and live sessions from classic artists.

This week, David previews the new album from Etana, one of the most talked about new singers in Jamaica. There's also a 60s ska blast from the Skatalites and the original reggae version of The Rivers of Babylon from The Melodians.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 21 Jul 2011 23:00

Music Played

  • Barrington Levy

    Reggae Music

    • Greensleeves.
  • Keith & Tex

    Stop That Train

    • Trojan.
  • Desmond Dekker

    You Can Get It If You Really Want

    • Trojan.
  • Romain Virgo

    Dark Skin Girl

    • VP.
  • Dennis Brown

    Sitting and Watching

    • Island.
  • Garnett Silk

    Lord Watch Over Our Shoulder

    • Jammys.
  • Kashief Lindo

    Is It All Over Now

  • The Melodians

    Rivers Of Babylon

    • Trojan.
  • Etana

    People Talk

    • VP.
  • Adele Harley

    Love Has Faded

    • Mafiafluxyrecords.
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Rastaman Chant (Live Peel Session)

  • Roland Alphonso

    Phoenix City

    • Trojan.
  • L.U.S.T.

    Bawling (Equal Rights)

    • Jukeboxx.
  • The Gladiators

    Mix Up

    • Virgin.
  • Val Bennett

    The Russians Are Coming (Take Five)

    • Trojan.

Broadcast

  • Thu 21 Jul 2011 23:00