Funk the Reggae Beat: CD

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When funk music exploded onto the global pop scene in the late sixties, many of Jamaica's leading music-makers were inspired to incorporate elements of the exciting sound into thei r work. The result was the fascinating and compelling funky reggae style that proved immensely popular with record buyers on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the early ‘70s.Pioneers of the sound included such celebrated producers as Lee ’Scratch’ Perry and Lloyd Charmers, whose recordings are heavily represented on both the CD and LP versions of this irresistible collection.Collected here are some of the finest examples of the funky reggae, performed by some of reggae music’s most accomplished artists, from Ken Boothe and Lee Perry’s Upsetters to British-based acts, Greyhound and The Marvels. TRACKLIST:1. Look-Ka-Py-Py – Lloyd Charmers & The Hippy Boys2. Funk The Beat – The Megatons3. Popcorn – The Upsetters4. Geronimo – The Pyramids5. Groove Me – Dave Barker6. Pick Folk Kinkiest - The Upsetters7. Down On The Farm – Freddie Notes & The Rudies8. Cloud Nine - Carl Dawkins9. Give Me Some More – The Studio Sound10. Kill Them All - Lee Perry & The Upsetters11. It’s Your Thing – Alton Ellis12. Shackatac – Dave Barker13. OK Carrol - U Roy & The Upsetters14. Shaft – Lloyd Charmers15. Rock Steady – The Marvels16. Straight To The Head – The Upsetters17. The Change – Greyhound18. Is It Because I’m Black – Ken Boothe19. Soul Power – Nicky Thomas20. Jungle Lion – Lee Perry & The Upsetters21. 23. Kinky Fly – Bunny Scott & Lee Perry22. Splendour Splash – Jay Boys23. Soul Revival – Zap Pow Show more