Soul Jazz Records Presents - Life Between Islands - Soundsystem Culture: Black Musical Expression in the UK 1973-2006 - LP

3LP, Compilation

Soul Jazz Records' Life Between Islands explores the most important Black British musical styles to emerge from the Caribbean-rooted world of sound systems, spanning roots reggae, lovers rock, jazz-funk, jungle/drum & bass, jazz and dubstep. Released in conjunction with Tate Britain's exhibition of the same name, it features an all-star line-up including Dennis Bovell, Cymande, Shut Up and Dance, Digital Mystikz, Janet Kay and The Ragga Twins, tracing how these interconnected styles defined Black British identity from 1973 to 2006.

Features

• Number of Discs: 3 (heavyweight vinyl with download)
• Released alongside Tate Britain's "Life Between Islands" exhibition
• Sleeve notes by Lloyd Bradley
• Label: Soul Jazz Records

Track Listing

1. Black Slate – Sticks Man
2. Dee Sharp – Rising To The Top
3. Asher Senator – One Bible
4. Cymande – Fug
5. Digital Mystikz – Misty Winter
6. Winston Curtis – Be Thankful For What You've Got
7. Trevor Hartley – It Must Be Love
8. Shut Up and Dance feat. The Ragga Twins – Java Bass
9. Brown Sugar – Black Pride
10. The Terrorist – RK1
11. Black Harmony – Don't Let It Go To Your Head
12. Pebbles – Positive Vibrations
13. The Ragga Twins – Ragga Trip
14. Janet Kay and Alton Ellis – Still In Love
15. Funk Masters – Love Money
16. Cosmic Idren – Compelled
17. Harry Beckett – No Time For Hello
18. Sandra Reid – Ooh Boy
19. Tabby Cat Kelly – Don't Call Us Immigrants
20. Brown Sugar – I'm In Love With A Dreadlocks