African reggae


There are many African reggae musicians with a wide fanbase both on the continent and abroad. Well-known African reggae artists are Alpha Blondy, Pax Nindi aka Harare Dread, Majek Fashek, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Colbert Mukwevho, Ismael Isaac, Radical Dread, Jambo, Soul Raiders and Lucky Dube.

History

In 1980, world-famous Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley performed in Harare, Zimbabwe, and that concert is often credited as marking the beginning of reggae in Africa.

Discography

Currently available are a number of excellent compilation CDs featuring various artists. These include ; ; ; ; ; and . The CD Black Star Liner: Reggae from Africa was issued on cassette tape and as a vinyl LP on the Heartbeat label in 1990, and issued as CD in 1992 on Heartbeat. Songs on this CD are: "Third World" by Sonny Okusuns; "Carry On" by Sabanoh 75; "You Can Make It" by Cloud 7; "Still Searching" by Bongos Ikwue and the Groovies; "Leaking Heart" by Sabanoh 75; "Destiny" by Victor Uwaifo; "Kokolioko" by Miatta Fahnbulleh; "Original Style", "Dzidzo" and "Early Days" by Pax Nindi aka Harare Dread and "Fire in Soweto" by Sonny Okusuns.