On âReggae Explorationsâ youâll hear a mix of tracks from newer and lesser known artists, classic tunes, and deeper cuts than you would normally hear elsewhere. In addition, youâll be treated to the âMotherland Track of the Weekâ, an occasional âLovers Rock Setâ, and even selections from off the beaten path.
Mike Roots is a reggae artist and reviewer, and brings an inside perspective with interesting facts to enhance the listening experience. Tune in to âReggae Explorationsâ for your weekly excursion into the world of strictly conscious, roots and culture, reggae music.
Reggae Explorations can be heard on the following stations:
Global Community Radio (GCR2) GlobalCommunityRadio.blogspot.com, Geneva, NY, Mondays 4-6pm ET
KBOG 97.9 FM in Bandon, OR, Wednesdays 10pm-12am PST
WAPJ FM 89.9 & 105.1 FM (Flagship), Torrington, CT, Wednesdays 1-3pm ET
WXDR-LP 99.1 FM, New Orleans, Thursdays 7-9pm CT
"Reggae Explorations" with Mike Roots
Song / Artist / Album / Label ------------------------------ 1- All Praises / Geneman / Arise / Lion Of Zion 2- Love Up Your Brothers And Sisters (extended) / Johnny Clarke / Dubwise & Otherwise 2: A Blood And Fire Audio Catalogue [VA] / Blood & Fire 3- He Loves Forever / Matthew Greenidge / Jehovah Riddim [VA] / JahLight 4- Rude Walking / Lee Perry & The Upsetters / News Flash / Esoldun 5- Rock Of Ages / Hensley King / My God Is Real / Jet Star Gospel Times 6- A Little Bit Of Love / Edward Holland Junior / I & I Tunes / GospelReggae.com 7- Emavungweni / Hugh Masekela / Uptownship / Novus 8- Everlasting Life / Bredren Markus I / SINGLE (mp3) / Zion House 9- Live And Rejoice / Troy Anthony / Rise Up / Lion Of Judah Sounds 10- Cool Down The Pace / Gregory Isaacs / Night Nurse / Island 11- Conscious Lover / Sugar Minott / Rare Gems / Easy Star 12- I Thank You For Today / Stitchie / Real Power / Lion Of Zion 13- No Rest Til Zion / Blaminack / SINGLE [mp3] / versionist.com 14- Story Of Love / Jon Raskidus Cornelius / Under Pressure / Roots Force 15- Show Me / Ione Angeles feat. Fyah Wyah / SINGLE [mp3] / Jah Servant 16- Give It Away / Temple Yard / Temple Yard / Gotee 17- Sufferin In The Land / Jimmy Cliff / Wonderful World, Beautiful People / A&M 18- Hear My Prayer (Dub Mix) / Mention / Hear My Prayer / Flow Masters/Servant 19- Whom Shall I Fear / Roge Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Hope Road / Kingdom Culture 20- Whom Shall I Fear (Dub Version) / Roge Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Hope Road / Kingdom Culture 21- Chant A Psalm / Steel Pulse / Smash Hits / Elektra 22- Never Disappointed / Johnny Kwesi Annan & Mental Dread / Gospel - Roots - Reggae / GEMA 23- Gone Up / Yellowman / RAS Portraits / RAS 24- Ol Back Yard / Ben Okafor / Acoustic Close-Up / Plankton 25- Coming In From The Cold / Bob Marley & The Wailers / Uprising / Tuff Gong 26- Let It Be / Sonny Okosuns / Celebrate & Worship In Caribbean Rhythms / GGR 27- Version 78 Style / Glenn Brown & King Tubby / 2 Heavyweight: Another Blood & Fire Sampler [VA] / Blood & Fire
For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mikeroots@gmail.com
This edition of Reggae Explorations has been edited so it is not specific to any one station but does mention the flagship station and "all affiliates" once, normally after the first three songs. Due to time constraints it is not possible for me to edit into separate files, but if you plan on airing the show you are free to do so. Please let me know you are airing it so I can include the info in the program summary.
For radio spots/drops or if you are interested in airing Reggae Explorations, please contact me (Mike Roots) at mikeroots@gmail.com