Gary Young
@cosmicdread.bsky.social
Cosmic Dread Radio
I understand just a little
No comprende--it's a riddle
I understand just a little
No comprende--it's a riddle
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Official video for the late Peter Tosh's 1983 reggae cover of the Chuck Berry song "Johnny B. Goode". Donald Kinsey on guitar. Mixed by Jellybean Benitez. From the album Mama Africa. #Reggae #ChuckBerry m.youtube.com/watch?v=S9G_...
Peter Tosh - Johnny B. Goode (Music Video)
YouTube video by Rasta Vibration
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November 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Official video for the late Peter Tosh's 1983 reggae cover of the Chuck Berry song "Johnny B. Goode". Donald Kinsey on guitar. Mixed by Jellybean Benitez. From the album Mama Africa. #Reggae #ChuckBerry m.youtube.com/watch?v=S9G_...
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[Daily Dose of Disco #103]
Tom Tom Club "Elephant" (Instrumental) (1981)
Truly adorable and very original piece of music that could have only been produced by the polymath crew at Compass Point, starring Adrian Belew's genius guitar wailing with Steven Stanley on the mix!
youtu.be/FHyTFsCQG3A
Tom Tom Club "Elephant" (Instrumental) (1981)
Truly adorable and very original piece of music that could have only been produced by the polymath crew at Compass Point, starring Adrian Belew's genius guitar wailing with Steven Stanley on the mix!
youtu.be/FHyTFsCQG3A
Tom Tom Club Elephant instrumental
YouTube video by Andrea Brunazzi
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March 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
[Daily Dose of Disco #103]
Tom Tom Club "Elephant" (Instrumental) (1981)
Truly adorable and very original piece of music that could have only been produced by the polymath crew at Compass Point, starring Adrian Belew's genius guitar wailing with Steven Stanley on the mix!
youtu.be/FHyTFsCQG3A
Tom Tom Club "Elephant" (Instrumental) (1981)
Truly adorable and very original piece of music that could have only been produced by the polymath crew at Compass Point, starring Adrian Belew's genius guitar wailing with Steven Stanley on the mix!
youtu.be/FHyTFsCQG3A
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"We will miss our dear friend Jimmy Cliff. We were lucky to have him while we did."
Dave Matthews Band joined in honoring late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff with a video of an outstanding 2010 team-up.
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Dave Matthews Band joined in honoring late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff with a video of an outstanding 2010 team-up.
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Dave Matthews Band Remembers Jimmy Cliff With Video Of 2010 Collaboration
Dave Matthews Band nodded to late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff by sharing video of a stellar sit-in from 2010.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"We will miss our dear friend Jimmy Cliff. We were lucky to have him while we did."
Dave Matthews Band joined in honoring late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff with a video of an outstanding 2010 team-up.
Watch ...
Dave Matthews Band joined in honoring late reggae legend Jimmy Cliff with a video of an outstanding 2010 team-up.
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Happy 68th birthday to the one and only Eek A Mouse.
He took singjaying to a whole new level in the early 80's, merging together dancehall lyrics with intricate stories that could be funny or like on this 12" deeply moving...
youtu.be/_J_yaC_AGJk?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
He took singjaying to a whole new level in the early 80's, merging together dancehall lyrics with intricate stories that could be funny or like on this 12" deeply moving...
youtu.be/_J_yaC_AGJk?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy 68th birthday to the one and only Eek A Mouse.
He took singjaying to a whole new level in the early 80's, merging together dancehall lyrics with intricate stories that could be funny or like on this 12" deeply moving...
youtu.be/_J_yaC_AGJk?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
He took singjaying to a whole new level in the early 80's, merging together dancehall lyrics with intricate stories that could be funny or like on this 12" deeply moving...
youtu.be/_J_yaC_AGJk?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now - KWCW 90.5 FM in Walla Walla or streaming at kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
#reggae #dub
KWCW Radio
Whitman College's student-run radio station! KWCW 90.5fm Walla Walla
kwcwradio.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now - KWCW 90.5 FM in Walla Walla or streaming at kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
#reggae #dub
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Seriously - if you haven't maintained a Facebork account, it's almost worth it to create one; just to follow this current Bloom County thread.
September 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Seriously - if you haven't maintained a Facebork account, it's almost worth it to create one; just to follow this current Bloom County thread.
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now on KWCW until 10am Pacific time - reggae and dub to start your weekend
kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
KWCW Radio
Whitman College's student-run radio station! KWCW 90.5fm Walla Walla
kwcwradio.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now on KWCW until 10am Pacific time - reggae and dub to start your weekend
kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
kwcwradio.com
#reggae #dub
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#Review | Crucial Cuts From The Heart Of The Ark (1973-1978) | We've just dropped a review of this set — a blazing showcase of Lee Perry’s Black Ark magic. Feat. Max Romeo, Junior Murvin & more! #LeeScratchPerry #JuniorByles #JuniorMurvin #MaxRomeo #Upsetters
www.reggae-vibes.com/reviews/2025...
www.reggae-vibes.com/reviews/2025...
August 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#Review | Crucial Cuts From The Heart Of The Ark (1973-1978) | We've just dropped a review of this set — a blazing showcase of Lee Perry’s Black Ark magic. Feat. Max Romeo, Junior Murvin & more! #LeeScratchPerry #JuniorByles #JuniorMurvin #MaxRomeo #Upsetters
www.reggae-vibes.com/reviews/2025...
www.reggae-vibes.com/reviews/2025...
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Dennis Bovell: "Wise Music in Dub," the British reggae master continues to surprise
roaroflionreggae.blogspot.com/2025/07/denn...
roaroflionreggae.blogspot.com/2025/07/denn...
Dennis Bovell: "Wise Music in Dub," the British reggae master continues to surprise
Dennis Bovell: "Wise Music in Dub," the British reggae master continues to surprise
roaroflionreggae.blogspot.com
July 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Dennis Bovell: "Wise Music in Dub," the British reggae master continues to surprise
roaroflionreggae.blogspot.com/2025/07/denn...
roaroflionreggae.blogspot.com/2025/07/denn...
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I’ll always be greatful to my friends for being around.
Even more so the opportunity this bloke gave me to review a brilliant, moving documentary about the best Reggae band you’ve never heard of.
Even more so the opportunity this bloke gave me to review a brilliant, moving documentary about the best Reggae band you’ve never heard of.
Got to review a film last year with @100thingsfilm.bsky.social & @hallmarkofgreat.bsky.social that was quite special. This week the "soundtrack" arrived in the inbox. It is also special.
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#cimarons #harderthantherock #vinylcommunity #cats
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#cimarons #harderthantherock #vinylcommunity #cats
July 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I’ll always be greatful to my friends for being around.
Even more so the opportunity this bloke gave me to review a brilliant, moving documentary about the best Reggae band you’ve never heard of.
Even more so the opportunity this bloke gave me to review a brilliant, moving documentary about the best Reggae band you’ve never heard of.
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now until 10 am Pacific Time, reggae and dub for your Saturday morning - radio.garden/listen/kwcw-...
Listen to KWCW FM 90.5 from Walla Walla WA live on Radio Garden
Listen to KWCW FM 90.5 from Walla Walla WA live on Radio Garden
radio.garden
July 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Cosmic Dread Radio is on the air now until 10 am Pacific Time, reggae and dub for your Saturday morning - radio.garden/listen/kwcw-...
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Feed: "Reggae Vibes"
By: Mr.T at Reggae Vibes on Saturday, June 28, 2025
By: Mr.T at Reggae Vibes on Saturday, June 28, 2025
Two Sugar Minott albums reissued
Two Sugar Minott albums reissued by VP Records’ imprint 17 North Parade as part of the Skengdon Reissue Series: Ghetto Child and Ghetto Dub.
www.reggae-vibes.com
June 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Feed: "Reggae Vibes"
By: Mr.T at Reggae Vibes on Saturday, June 28, 2025
By: Mr.T at Reggae Vibes on Saturday, June 28, 2025
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#Interview | Marcia Griffiths Exclusive Interview| 60 Years in Music! | Check DJ 745’s exclusive with Marcia. She revisits her rise through reggae’s golden eras and vivid memories of Bob Marley, Bob Andy and Beres Hammond. #MarciaGriffiths #BobMarley #BeresHammond #BobAndy #reggae
bit.ly/rvp-mg
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June 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#Interview | Marcia Griffiths Exclusive Interview| 60 Years in Music! | Check DJ 745’s exclusive with Marcia. She revisits her rise through reggae’s golden eras and vivid memories of Bob Marley, Bob Andy and Beres Hammond. #MarciaGriffiths #BobMarley #BeresHammond #BobAndy #reggae
bit.ly/rvp-mg
bit.ly/rvp-mg
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Steven Blush’s 'When Rock Met Reggae' dives into the electrifying fusion of ska, dub, punk, and politics. From Kingston to Brixton to SoCal, this book traces how reggae reshaped rock’s sound and soul. zurl.co/RsdKR
Steven Blush’s 'When Rock Met Reggae' Tracks the Clash of Cultures That Rewired Rock - That Eric Alper
In When Rock Met Reggae, Steven Blush takes a spirited, cross-genre perspective in this “illuminating chronicle” (Booklist) of the crossover of Jamaican, British, and American sounds that changed the face of popular music. Library Journal notes that “Blush’s nimble outline of the interplay between reggae and British punk will appeal to music fans.” Bringing the same incisive, cross-genre […]
zurl.co
June 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Steven Blush’s 'When Rock Met Reggae' dives into the electrifying fusion of ska, dub, punk, and politics. From Kingston to Brixton to SoCal, this book traces how reggae reshaped rock’s sound and soul. zurl.co/RsdKR
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I see some folks are celebrating the 69th birthday today of Steel Pulse’s lead singer, David Hinds. Hinds was the 1st reggae legend I interviewed—in July 2016. We spoke about Bob Marley, racism, guns in America, and Donald Trump and politics in the U.S. Check it. www.reggae-vibes.com/articles/int...
15 scintillating minutes with reggae superstar David Hinds - Reggae Vibes
With a signature sound and an inimitable style, Steel Pulse has been stirring social and political consciousness worldwide for more than forty years.
www.reggae-vibes.com
June 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I see some folks are celebrating the 69th birthday today of Steel Pulse’s lead singer, David Hinds. Hinds was the 1st reggae legend I interviewed—in July 2016. We spoke about Bob Marley, racism, guns in America, and Donald Trump and politics in the U.S. Check it. www.reggae-vibes.com/articles/int...
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Happy 69th birthday to the Handsworth Revolutionary David Hinds.
David formed Steel Pulse in 1975 and 50 years later he is still out on the road playing their roots reggae music.
Here's their 2nd single from 1977...
youtu.be/vJH0jjvNkf4?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #musicsky #steelpulse
David formed Steel Pulse in 1975 and 50 years later he is still out on the road playing their roots reggae music.
Here's their 2nd single from 1977...
youtu.be/vJH0jjvNkf4?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #musicsky #steelpulse
June 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Happy 69th birthday to the Handsworth Revolutionary David Hinds.
David formed Steel Pulse in 1975 and 50 years later he is still out on the road playing their roots reggae music.
Here's their 2nd single from 1977...
youtu.be/vJH0jjvNkf4?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #musicsky #steelpulse
David formed Steel Pulse in 1975 and 50 years later he is still out on the road playing their roots reggae music.
Here's their 2nd single from 1977...
youtu.be/vJH0jjvNkf4?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #musicsky #steelpulse
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Brand new music from Eek a Mouse!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXQ...
#reggae #reggaesky #jamaicanmusic #johnnynash
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXQ...
#reggae #reggaesky #jamaicanmusic #johnnynash
I Can See Clearly Now
YouTube video by Eek-A-Mouse - Topic
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May 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Brand new music from Eek a Mouse!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXQ...
#reggae #reggaesky #jamaicanmusic #johnnynash
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdXQ...
#reggae #reggaesky #jamaicanmusic #johnnynash
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not saying anyone should, but I bet you could convince Trump to re-open Alcatraz in under 20 minutes
January 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
not saying anyone should, but I bet you could convince Trump to re-open Alcatraz in under 20 minutes
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Today is the day: It's the April 2025 On.U Sound Sunday Roast. The show features more new, forthcoming, rare, unreleased, and classic music from On-U Sound Records and it's associated acts. 8:00 pm UK time, 3:00 pm EST.
widgeontheatreboat.com/radio
widgeontheatreboat.com/radio
Radio - Widgeon Theatre Boat
widgeontheatreboat.com
April 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today is the day: It's the April 2025 On.U Sound Sunday Roast. The show features more new, forthcoming, rare, unreleased, and classic music from On-U Sound Records and it's associated acts. 8:00 pm UK time, 3:00 pm EST.
widgeontheatreboat.com/radio
widgeontheatreboat.com/radio
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#Interview with reggae icon Max Romeo | Commemorating the legendary Max Romeo, who passed away on April 11th: Read Peter I's insightful interview with the reggae giant from 2004. His departure leaves a void in the world of reggae. #MaxRomeo #BunnyStrikerLee #LeePery #Reggae
bit.ly/rvp-mr
bit.ly/rvp-mr
April 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
#Interview with reggae icon Max Romeo | Commemorating the legendary Max Romeo, who passed away on April 11th: Read Peter I's insightful interview with the reggae giant from 2004. His departure leaves a void in the world of reggae. #MaxRomeo #BunnyStrikerLee #LeePery #Reggae
bit.ly/rvp-mr
bit.ly/rvp-mr
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Heartbroken to hear about another #reggae legend’s passing. Max Romeo has passed at age 80. If you aren’t familiar/haven’t read my interview of Romeo, please do. It’s called: “HOW DO YOU FIGHT THE DEVIL WITH A LAWYER?” (THE INTERVIEW)” #reggaesky #reggaepaparazzi www.reggae-vibes.com/articles/201...
Reggae legend Max Romeo: “How do you fight the devil with a lawyer?” (The Interview)
Reggae legend Max Romeo: “How do you fight the devil with a lawyer?” (The Interview). Stephen Cooper interviewed one of reggae icons.
www.reggae-vibes.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Heartbroken to hear about another #reggae legend’s passing. Max Romeo has passed at age 80. If you aren’t familiar/haven’t read my interview of Romeo, please do. It’s called: “HOW DO YOU FIGHT THE DEVIL WITH A LAWYER?” (THE INTERVIEW)” #reggaesky #reggaepaparazzi www.reggae-vibes.com/articles/201...
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The return of Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station reminded me of this post I wrote about the origins of the name The Skatalites, which was inspired by the Space Race.
#SunitaWilliams #ButchWilmore #skatalites #ska #skapunk #InternationalSpaceStation
#SunitaWilliams #ButchWilmore #skatalites #ska #skapunk #InternationalSpaceStation
What’s In a Name? The Skatalites
Perhaps you have heard that the name “The Skatalites” came from a play on the words “ska” and “satellites.” It’s true. It was the height of the Space Age a…
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March 24, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The return of Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station reminded me of this post I wrote about the origins of the name The Skatalites, which was inspired by the Space Race.
#SunitaWilliams #ButchWilmore #skatalites #ska #skapunk #InternationalSpaceStation
#SunitaWilliams #ButchWilmore #skatalites #ska #skapunk #InternationalSpaceStation
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