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Uhuru Sounds from Wareika Hill

Rootical spotlight on producer & trombonist Calvin 'Bubbles' Cameron after 50 years making records. From his own releases on the UHURU label through to his most recent works with the WAREIKA HILL SOUNDS ensemble. Bubbles was raised in D'Aguilar Town, eastern Kingston, at the foot of Wareika Hill. He has played with Count Ossie's Mystical Revelation, Tommy McCook's Supersonics and, since the 1980s, with the Skatalites. The Uhuru label was established at the start of the 1970s to release his music & productions and is still in operation to date.
Features tracks from 2 compilation lps - More Peace On The Land and Uhuru Various Artiste. Kojak made a come back for his Now lp released in 2009 as did Eric Donaldson with an album in 2000. Wareika Hill Sounds bring an interesting and upful blend of roots reggae with mento, ska, kumina & nyahbinghi rhythms, drumming with African melodies. Their recent 12''s are on Honest Jon's Records. Crucial!
Friday Night Rewind Show on hearticalfm.com from Sept. 2020.
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