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Afropop Classic May 22, 2025

The development of the popular Jamaican style is audible in this fun-packed, loosely chronological selection, moving from a US-style shuffle to ska to rock steady, toasting, dub, and Rastafarian reggae. Programmed by and using the record collection of reggae connoisseur and KPFK radio host Chuck Foster. Produced by Ned Sublette. Consulting scholar and guest programmer: Chuck Foster, who is still on the air 33 years later!

Produced by:
- Ned Sublette
Artists
- Jimmy Cliff
- The Skatalites
- The Wailers
- U Roy
- Desmond Dekker
- Roy Shirley
- Bob Marley and The Wailers
- Alton (Ellis) and Eddy (Parkins)
- Lloyd Clarke
- (Joe) Higgs and (Roy) Wilson
- Jiving Juniors
- Justin Hines and the Dominoes
- The Bluesbusters
- Lee “Scratch” Perry and the Upsetters
- Hopeton Lewis
- The Mighty Diamonds
Countries
- Jamaica
Genre
- Reggae
- rocksteady
- Ska