Hosted by Mike Roots, âReggae Explorationsâ on Wednesdays from 1:00p to 3:00 PM, is WAPJâs longest running show, having its start (as âPositive Vibrationsâ) at the stationâs inception in March of 1997.
On âReggae Explorationsâ youâll hear a mix of tracks from newer and lesser known artists, classic tunes, and deeper cuts than you would normally hear elsewhere. In addition, youâll be treated to the âMotherland Track of the Weekâ, an occasional âLovers Rock Setâ, and even selections from off the beaten path.
Mike Roots is a reggae artist and reviewer, and brings an inside perspective with interesting facts to enhance the listening experience. Tune in to âReggae Explorationsâ for your weekly excursion into the world of strictly conscious, roots and culture, reggae music.
"Reggae Explorations" with Mike Roots WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT WAPJ.org Wednesdays 1-3PM
11/29/17
Song / Artist / Album / Label ------------------------------ 1- Dubby Christmas Promo (unreleased) / Roge Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Papa Michigan / SINGLE / Kingdom Culture 2- Wicked Babylon / Muflon Dub Sound feat. Zacheous Jackson / SINGLE / Jamendo 3- Turn / Victor Rice / Smoke / Easy Star 4- Have You Heard The News / Alfred and The Alfredoes / Just A Christmas Card / AWG 5- Big Ship / Freddie McGregor / Big Ship / Greensleeves 6- Empty Dub / Jah Wizard / SINGLE / versionist.com 7- Do You Hear What I Hear / Sadiki / Santa Claus [EP] / Skinny Bwoy 8- Bad Card (demo take two) / Bob Marley & The Wailers / The Unreleased Studio Sessions 1972-1980: The "Survival"/"Uprising" Sessions / Sweet Rare Reggae Music 9- Lord, As I Lay Me Down To Sleep / Osmond Collins / Do It Again / Jet Star Gospel Times 10- Love Is Calling / Sugar Minott / 20s Strong Post It Riddim (VA) / Andrew Bassie 11- Little Drummer Boy / Kashief Lindo / Kashief Sings Christmas / Jet Star 12- Driving Home For Christmas / Richie Davis / Mafia & Fluxy Present A Reggae Christmas (VA) / Mafia & Fluxy 13- Daughter Of Zion / Yabby You feat. Willi Williams / Dread Prophecy / Shanachie 14- Broadway Jungle / Toots & The Maytals / Time Tough: The Anthology / Island Jamaica 15- Ska Rock / Willie Lindo / Tuned In Reggae / Joe Gibbs 16- What Child Is This / Roge Abergel & Kingdom Culture feat. Mr. Lynx / Christmas Vibrations / Kingdom Culture 17- Dance With My Mother / Mr. Spaulding / SINGLE / Jah Servant 18- We Wish You A Merry Christmas (soca) / Various Artists / SINGLE / versionist.com 19- Merry Christmas To You and You And You And You / Sheldon Blackman & The Love Circle / Remember Me / Jamoo Goodnews Ltd. 20- Never Let Go / Positive / Never Let Go / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah 21- Black And White / Wayne Stoddart feat. Troy Genius / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik 22- Song For The Oppressed / Solomon Jabby / Soul Liberation / Altarsound 23- The First Noel / Teecho (aka Richie W. Lionel) / SINGLE / ... 24- Everywhere You Go / Bim Sherman / Pressure Sounds Amazon Compilation (VA) / Pressure Sounds 25- Oceans (Maritime Dub Remix) / Christafari / Oceans [EP] / Lion Of Zion 26- Run Come Rally / Yabby You feat. Vivian Jackson & The Prophets / Dread Prophecy / Shanachie 27- Jerusalem Dub / Yabby You feat. King Tubbys / Yabby You: Jesus Dread 1972-1977 / Blood & Fire
Reggae Explorations is also heard on WXDR 98.9 FM Dolphin Radio in New Orleans on Thursdays from 7-9pm. [CT].
For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mikeroots@gmail.com