Show Notes
This mix captures the moment when dub music stepped out of the smoky analog haze of the 1970s and into the sharper, more expansive sound of the 1980s. The heart of roots reggae still beats through every rhythm, but the tools had changed — studios were now running 16- and 24-track machines, early digital delays, and lush rack reverbs that gave engineers new dimensions to explore.
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This week’s mix brings together legends and new artists from around the globe - from Linval Thompson, Prince Alla to Jah Garvey and Jar - this is a tossed salad of grooves ready for your ears.
This mix brings together a focused selection of reggae recordings from around 1976, a period when roots reggae was at its most confident and clearly defined. The songs reflect the era’s balance: strong rhythm sections, thoughtful lyrics, and a deep connection to Rastafarian beliefs, social commentary, and everyday life in Jamaica.
Aram Scaram returns with round two, picking up right where the last session left off. Blending reggae, dancehall, dub, afrobeats, and global grooves, this mix is a deep dive into sound system culture. Featuring selections from his weekly radio show Sound So Nice, airing Saturdays 9–10 PM EST on CFRU 93.3 FM in Guelph, Canada, and streaming online at cfru.ca.
This selection focuses on early Jamaican ska and rocksteady recordings, highlighting classic artists such as Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, Derrick Morgan, and Delroy Wilson. The tracks feature vintage rhythms, simple arrangements, and early deejay versions that shaped the foundation of reggae.