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The Sons Of Negus – Freedom Sounds
The Sons Of Negus
Freedom Sounds
Style: Reggae
Label: Dynamic
Catalog Number: DY-3350
Released: 1974
Nyabinghi roots reggae meets fuzzy blues guitars on Freedom Sounds, the debut album from The Sons of Negus. Led by Ras Michael aka Dadawah, a singer and Nyabinghi drumming specialist who contributed on recording sessions at Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark studio including his work with Bob Marley, the group was a pioneering force in ’70s roots reggae blending Rastafari spirituality, chanting, and message with soul and psychedelic sounds. The interplay between the deep, meditative Nyabinghi drumming and the more individualistic blues guitar soloing makes for quite a unique contrast, while the loose, spiritual group chanting between Michael and the other members of the groups acts almost more as atmosphere than a traditional vocal lead. Highly recommended for fans of both ’60s / ’70s rhythm & blues and reggae!
Tags: Nyabinghi / Roots Reggae
Tracklist:
A1 Watch And Pray
A2 Written Down There
A3 Holy Mount Zion
B1 I Shall Not Remove
B2 Roll River Jordan Roll
B3 Tenoryestiling
Credits:
Arranged By – Testa Zion*
Arranged By, Producer – Pete Weston
Bass – Paul Drysdale (Paulie)*
Bass Drum – Ras Martin (I Marts)*
Design [Jacket Design] – Luis Diaz (5)
Drums [1st Founder] – Alvin Hewitt (I Jack)*
Drums [1st Repeater], Leader, Vocals [Vocal] – Ras Michael (Testa Zion)*
Edited By – Graeme Godall*, Graeme Godall*
Engineer – Carton Lee, Ronald Logan
Guitar [2nd Guitar] – Bro Rupert Mc Farlane
Guitar [Solo] – Bro Clarence
Harmony Vocals [Harmony Voices] – Brother Leroy (2), Brother Thomas (Jat)*
Lead Guitar – Chinna*
Percussion – Jacob I, Jah D
Written-By – M. Henry*
