Reggae, Roots and World Music

Botswana Guitar Youtube by Western

Tony Hogan — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:17:26 +0000

Now this is very cool music by Western from Botswana called Machingilani, it doesn’t matter that he frets upside down, it works.

For guitar videos visit The Guitars

Tinariwen Youtube Mali World Music

Tony Hogan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:49:34 +0000

Here is a very interesting tune by a band from Mali, it’s very tribal and the band consists of members of a nomadic tribe . In a way, this is what you’d probably call Saharan blues, and in this music , is the roots of the blues.

Here’s the website of this incredible band Tinariwen

Ashok Roy Sarod Youtube

Tony Hogan — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:25:19 +0000

Here is a Youtube of one of my great music teachers. His name is Ashok Roy and he is playing the Sarod. Ashok was a senior disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Here he is playing a light classical Indian piece. He is performing with Gladwyn Charles

Bob Marley Youtube Get Up Stand Up

Tony Hogan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:24:14 +0000

Whenever I hear about Human Rights, I immediately think of Bob Marley.

Get Up Stand Up Video on Youtube

To Blog about Human Rights Issues go to Bloggers Unite

Mariam and Armadou

Tony Hogan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:53:32 +0000

Here is a Youtube Video of Armadou and Mariam, two brilliant musicians from Mali. Mali is the breeding ground for some of kthe worlds greatest World Music musicians.

For more information about thir history, go to Wikipedia Mariam and Armadou

To check out another great Malian musician go to Baba Maal

Matisyahu Hasidic Reggae Youtube

Tony Hogan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:29:42 +0000

This is an interesting approach to Reggae, Jewish Hassidic Reggae. This Youtube Video is Matisayu, a mix of Reggae and Traditional Jewish music.

Matisayu Wikipedia

Bob Marley Youtube

Tony Hogan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:16:30 +0000

What’s a Reggae blog without Bob Marley , Here is the legend performing Roots Rock Reggae

I love the understated electric guitar parts

Baba Maal Youtube

Tony Hogan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:00:09 +0000

Here’s Baba Maal from Senegal playing Chante Tara. Note that he is using a guitar strung upside down.

Gregory Isaacs Youtube – Reggae Videos

Tony Hogan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:11:59 +0000

Here’s a Youtube Video of the Reggae Superstar Gregory Isaacs from Jamaica

For more information click on the link Gregory Isaacs Wikipedia

Bob MarleyYoutube

Tony Hogan — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:25:53 +0000

Here’s Bob Marley doing his classic Stir it Up, notice the great sounding Moog Synth in there. I love the way these guys hold back the rhythm of the song, totally understated. Also note the nice balance between the Gibson Les Paul with the Wah and the Fender Strat guitar playing a chunky rhythm.