Trojan Records: Roots Volume 1 Vinyl LP

Trojan Records celebrates their 2015 label relaunch with a new compilation series showcasing their best tracks. The series is broken down into specific Jamaican music styles, this one focusing on the classic Roots sound. The Roots style was heavily inspired by Rastafarianism and Jamaican cultural heritage often resulting in an inward-looking vibe to the music. This collection gathers some of the best Roots tracks from Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Lee Scratch Perry, Michael Rose, Johnny Clark, and more. 10 tracks in all.

• music label: Trojan Records 2015

reviewed by Natty Prof 06/2015