![]() ![]() Though his earlier material got the skinheads moving and is regarded as more fashionable, Funky Kingston was one of the best reggae vinyl underground hits when it was released in 1973. Hear: “Old Marcus Garvey” Toots And The Maytals: Funky Kingston (1973) But why choose? Both have a place among the best reggae vinyl collections. You have two choices: the original version with one less track and a mix some fans see as more authentic, or the UK version, with an extra tune and a slightly faster tempo. It made the Rasta lifestyle appealing in a way no other album had done before, and introduced a new generation to the philosophy of Marcus Garvey. ![]() This album presented the Garveyite view of the world in a beautifully arranged, exquisitely played, thoughtfully mixed package that is immensely satisfying from its opening bar to final fade out. ![]() In fact, Burning Spear had been around since 1969, making remarkable Rasta reggae, but had such a low profile as to appear anonymous. Released in 1975 by an artist few had heard of, and the first album overseen by its producer, Laurence Lindo, Marcus Garvey is a landmark for roots reggae and made a lasting star of Winston Rodney, the lead singer and songwriter.
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