Artist: Mahala Rai Banda
Title: Balkan Reggae (Re-Mixes)
Label: Asphalt Tango
Released: 9th April
2013
There is a Zen quote that states something along the lines of ‘you only
need to look at the hand, to realise how something can change and yet remain
the same’
I thought of that quote when listening to this EP a celebration of Jamaica
This EP brought it home to me once again how diverse Reggae music‘s
range can be. This EP draws its influence
from the Balkans and Jah to make a perfect match. This is truly joyous,
uplifting music.
This has been the soundtrack to my journey to work for the last few days
and trust me ... this is Music guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a
bounce to your step. In my opinion there is not a single duff remix in the
selection and it would be churlish to try and pick a favourite from the Dubbed
out bliss of established dub heavyweights Nick Manasseh, Mad Professor and the Vibronics
or indeed the sublime vocals of Adisha Zvekic, Errol Linton and Annique (who
are all new to me).
Seriously... I’m writing this listening to the version with Errol
Linton’s vocals which is as smooth as the Bacardi spice that I’m imbibing and
the delicious, infectious horns led version by Kanka. Every single version is a
winner.
As the man say’s ‘From Brixton to Bucharest
Highly recommended.
Review by Matthew Foord
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