Some sanity for these crazy times: this one is a showcase of the heavyweight production talents Ashanti Selah, son of London's roots soundsystem master Aba Shanti-I. Alongside the likes of Joe Ariwa (son of Mad Professor), Young Warrior (son of Jah Shaka) and Alpha Stepper (son and nephew of Alpha & Omega) Selah is one of a generation of producers carrying on and developing in their own ways the tradition of their families, keeping dubwise roots soundsystem music vital into the 21st century....living proof this music is no fashion but a living breathing growing culture that carries on regardless of the commercial pressures and latest trends.
Listen for yourself but I think he couldn't be more worthy of carrying on his fathers works - real humble lion style, in personal attitude and in the tone of his music. I wonder if one day we'll see him taking on the soundsystem itself... Ashanti Selah Music on bandcamp here. All tunes here from the last few years, produced by Ashanti Selah with vocalists, instrumentalists and co-producers listed. Turn it up.
 |
Ashanti Selah Vibes Up!
No comments:
Post a Comment