If these guys come to your city...CHECK THEM OUT!
I have been listening to these guys for the past few days and they can GROOVE. Listen here or download and listen later...YOU WILL BE PLEASED! -Papa Robbie

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is a 9-piece, Chicago-based jazz group featuring 8 sons of Phil Cohran on horns. Originally from Chicago, the brothers started as a street ensemble before recording in 2004. They have performed with Mos Def, Aquilla Sadalla and Phil Cohran. In late 2007 they recorded with Erykah Badu and Maxwell. In 2007 they played at the North Sea Jazz Festival.

Band Members

* Gabriel Hubert a/k/a "Hudah" - trumpet
* Saiph Graves a/k/a "Cid" - trombone
* Tycho Cohran a/k/a "LT" - sousaphone
* Amal Baji Hubert a/k/a "Baji" or "June Body" - trumpet
* Jafar Baji Graves a/k/a "Yosh" - trumpet
* Seba Graves a/k/a "Clef" - trombone
* Tarik Graves a/k/a "Smoov" - trumpet
* Christopher Anderson a/k/a "360" - drums
* Uttama Hubert a/k/a "Rocco" - baritone

Tracklisting :
01. Mars
(from 'Highline Ballroom, NYC 10-29-07')
02. Frankincense
from 'Jupiter (Green)' album, 2005 / self-released)
03. Mushallah
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released)
04. Marcus Garvey
(from 'Hypnotic Brass Ensemble' album, 2009 / Honest Jon's)
04. Mercury
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released)
05. Untitled 2
(from 'New York City Live (Red)', 2007 / self-released)
06. War
(from 'Hypnotic Brass Ensemble' album, 2009 / Honest Jon's)
07. Alyo
(from 'Alyo/Flipside' 10 inch, 2009 / Honest Jon's)
08. Caravan
(from 'Flipside (Orange)', 2004 / self-released)

The Wailing Souls are part of the small surviving group of Reggae and Roots originators still musically active today. The legendary group dates back to the late 1960's. The Wailing Souls members got their start learning from Reggae icon Joe Higgs in Jamaica's Trenchtown yards and sung alongside other emerging groups at the time including Bob Marley & The Wailers. By the 70's The Wailing Souls attracted interest from preeminent Reggae Producer Coxsone Dodd and began a fruitful recording career. Four decades later the group has amassed three Grammy nominations, has been critically lauded for albums released by Island, Tuff Gong and CBS Records and gained a widespread international following.

The Wailing Souls saw large success in the early 90's featuring songs on soundtracks including the certified gold album for Disney's film Cool Runnings. Their 1992 album All Over The World also achieved a great deal of success for the group, selling over 800,000 copies.

The Wailing Souls pushed the musical limits of the Reggae genre with that release,blending sounds of Funk, R&B, and country into their Roots tradition, securing their reputations as pioneers in the genre.

Fusing the harmonies of Motown with the roots and dancehall sounds of Reggae, The Wailing Souls persist as one of the most powerful forces in Jamaican music. To this day, the group continues to release provocative, highly regarded regarded albums and is one of the most popular live Reggae acts on the scene...

Here is some rare audio of them in their musical prime...live in 1986. Enjoy!

I'm in a positive mood right now. The last couple of months have been rocky, but we made it. This show is all about good vibes..This has reggae, dancehall and some soca for good measure...I even make an appearance (wink). Download & share with your friends!

1. She Boom -Mallory Williams 03:35
2. Lioness On The Rise -Queen Ifrica 03:57
3. Keep Tt To Yourself Queen Ifrica
4. Boom Wa Dis -Burro Banton 03:36
5. Thank You God -Papa San 03:20
6. In A De Dance -Ky-Mani Marley 03:31
7. To Know Jah -David Kirton 03:51
8. I Want You Back (Dreadsquad Blend) -Dreadsquad and Papa Zura 02:53
9. Give It Up (with Degree) -Richie Stephens 03:46
10. Tribute To Sam Cooke -Ambelique 03:35
11. Let Me Know -Assassin (with Syleena Johnson) 03:20
12. Sugar -David Kirton 03:30
13. Bye Bye Bye -Lexie Lee 02:58
14. Trailor Load a Girls -Shabba Ranks 03:45
15. Swarm Mi -Shabba Ranks 04:11
16. good ride -Tanya Stephens 03:47
17. Big Daddy -Papa Robbie 02:49
18. Red, Red Wine -Elan 03:39
19. Something Got A Hold -Claudette Peters 03:42
20. Don't Mess With Me -Claudette Peters 03:21
21. WINE UP TING -Maximus Dan 03:31
22. Wukking Up -Patrice Roberts 04:34

After such a great response from listeners about the Lovers episode...I got a few people wanting more Gregory Isaacs. Here is some rare audio of "The Cool Ruler" live at Reggae Sunsplash in 1989. Backed by the amazing Riddim Kings band...GREAT VIBES!

Gregory Isaacs (born Gregory Anthony Isaacs, 15 July 1950, Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae musician.
In the 1970s, he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his African Museum (JA) record label, formed in 1973 with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs' output reflected the 'conscious' themes of roots reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream lovers rock material. His hits include "My Only Lover", "Sinner Man" and "Mr. Cop", recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio.

A period in the 1970s with the GG's label and its record producer, Alvin Ranglin produced hits like "Border" and "Number One". Many consider his best music to be from the various producers and labels he recorded with in the 1970s, with rootsier songs like "Slave Master" from the classic Mr Isaacs album (1977), contrasting with the optimism of songs like "Love is Overdue" and the beautiful, moving "Loving Pauper".

He signed with Virgin Records and then Charisma Records in the late 1970s, and material from this period gave him a wider international audience. Songs such as "Soon Forward", "If I Don't Have You" and "Let's Dance" are often re-released on compilation albums from this period.

Isaacs signed an international release contract with Island Records, which resulted in the release of the albums Night Nurse (1982), probably his best known album among the many international music fans who had taken to reggae by then; and Out Deh! (1983). Personal problems affected him after this recording contract ended. After recording for a number of record producers, Isaacs built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label. His big comeback hit of 1988, "Rumours", was popular with both young reggae fans, and with those who had listened to his music since those classic songs from the 1970s.

In the 1990s the African Museum label continued to release all of Isaacs' music, and that of artists he produced. In 1997 Simply Red covered "Night Nurse" and had a hit with it. Isaacs continues to record and perform live in the 2000s. In 2005 Lady Saw produced another version of "Night Nurse" with her toasting over the original lyrics.

He also performed at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Inauguration at Jamaica.

In 2007 he collaborated with the Spanish rap group Flowklorikos album Donde Duele Inspira.

In 2008, after some 40 years as a recording artist, Mr Isaacs release the new studio album "Brand New Me". The album received positive reviews from critics, such as this review from Reggae Vibes: “Gregory is back, and how! 'Brand New Me' is a very suitable album title for the cool ruler's new album. He is back in a different style, more or less like we were used to from this great 'lovers & roots' artist“

Isaacs also had a prominent role in the 1978 film Rockers alongside many reggae stars of the time.

His nicknames include "Cool Ruler" and "Lonely Lover".

This one is for the lovers...Some of my favorite reggae love songs. Play this one when you wanna snuggle up with that special person. Grown people's music for sure!

1. Your House- Steel Pulse
2. Special To Me- Gregory Isaacs
3. Yes I Do- Gregory Isaacs
4. Everywhere- Harmony House Singers
5. Sugar Pie- Melody Makers
6. African Princess- Peter Spence
7. Brown Skin- Richie Spice
8. Perfect Lady- Peter Hunnigale
9. She's Royal- Tarrus Riley
10. Love Sponge- Buju Banton
11. Pensive Mood- Buju Banton
12. Brown Eyed Girl- Steel Pulse
13. One In A Million- Sanchez
14. Love Me Like This- Heavy D
15. Hugs & Kisses- Heavy D
16. When love comes Knocking- Queen Ifrica
17. Below The Waist- Queen Ifrica
18. Sentimental Reasons -Blackstones
19. There's No Me Without You -Mighty Diamonds
20. Pick Up The Pieces - Tarrus Riley
21. One to One -Buju Banton

This is my own musical tribute to a man who seems to have changed the political climate in this country for the better. For the first time in a LONG time, people seem to have hope for something different. I've compiled some songs that I felt spoke to Barack Obama's character and vision. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to see him as the next leader of the United States Of America and begin to undo the mess that has been created. Dedicated to all Obama supporters and positive reggae lovers worldwide!!! Feel free to hit me up via e-mail or @ the phone number to let me know what you think!

Tracklist:
1. Barack Obama- Cocoa Tea
2. Warrior- Bunny Wailer
3. Iron Lion Zion- Bob Marley
4. Tomorrow People (Live)- The Melody Makers
5. Will Power- Shabba Ranks
6. Have Faith- Anthony B.
7. Just Reality- Shabba Ranks
8. Don’t Follow Rumors- Shabba Ranks
9. Mama- Queen Omega
10. Kidada- Eddy Grant
11. Move- Damian “Junior Gong” Marley
12. World Power- Admiral Tibett
13. Don’t Give Up- Jah Messengers
14. Come Together- Peter Tosh
15. Lift Up Your Head- Everton Blender
16. Road Is Never Easy- Little John
17. So Much Trouble- Bob Marley & The Wailers
18. Redemption Song (Band Version)- Bob Marley & The Wailers
19. Time Will Tell- Dean Fraser