Friday, September 19th
sounds of Jamaica
Augustus Pablo (1953-1999, melodica), et al.
DJ Mix by Mista Savona (Heaviest Dubs & Versions), 2025
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lagniappe
random sights
other day, Oak Park, Illinois (Conservatory)
music clip of the day
jazz/blues/rock/classical/gospel/more
Category: reggae
2025
2023
Thursday, September 21st
basement jukebox
Curtis Mayfield (1942-1999), “Gypsy Woman”
Milton Henry, 1976
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The Impressions, 1961
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2023
Friday, August 18th
basement jukebox
Ken Boothe (1948-)
“Everything I Own” (D. Gates), 1974 (UK Singles Chart, #1)
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“Crying Over You” (L. Charmers, K. Boothe), 1974 (UK Singles Chart, #11)
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2023
Monday, April 10th
sounds of Johannesburg
Kebra Ethiopia Sound System, live, Johannesburg (South Africa), 4/6/23
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2023
Saturday, January 14th
more
Pinty Ricketts (DJ), playing “Musical Fever” (The Enforcers [1960s]), London (The Night Owl), 12/4/22
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lagniappe
random sights
other day, Oak Park, Ill.
2023
Friday, January 13th
sounds of London (and Kingston)
Pinty Ricketts (DJ), playing “Big Big Boss” (Johnny Moore [1960s]), London (The Night Owl), 12/4/22
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lagniappe
reading table/passings
The more I read, the less I understand.
—Charles Simic (May 9, 1938–January 9, 2023), from “Serving Time” (New and Selected Poems: 1962-2012)
2022
Thursday, February 24th
sounds of Jamaica
Burning Spear, live, Hamburg (Germany), 1981
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2021
Thursday, November 11th
sounds of Jamaica
Mighty Diamonds, “Long Time” (F. Simpson), Channel One Studio, Kingston, Jamaica, 1970s
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2021
Friday, November 5th
sounds of Jamaica
Don Carlos and Dub Vision, live, Santa Cruz, Calif., 6/19/21
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lagniappe
random sights
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
2021
Wednesday, October 13th
basement jukebox
Niney & the Observers, “Blood & Fire” (W. Holness [aka “Niney”]), 1970
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lagniappe
random sights
other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
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reading table
Eyes open to praise
the play of light
Upon the ceiling—
While still abed raise
The roof this morning
Rejoice as you please—Samuel Menashe (1925-2011), from “Hallelujah”
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