Roots Musik Karamu -Legacy Of Haile Selassie I Episode (7-19-25)

This special episode is “livicated” to the legacy of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, who was born on July 23, 1892. He was the last Emperor of Ethiopia and a complex individual indeed. 

Haile Selassie is a central figure in Rasta "livity".

I’ll be sharing some of his profound words along with music that reflects his significant impact on the world and Rasta culture. A big shout out to Osei Chandler for the opportunity to share some of my favorite songs from my music collection, and to Bruce Roberts, the producer and engineer, for making the process so seamless. 

Guest Host/ Ethnomusicologist: Papa Robbie

Engineer/Producer: Bruce Roberts (ARP Studio)

Executive Producer: Osei Chandler

HOUR I:

1.       Rastafari Is – Peter Tosh 6:34

2.       Emperor Selassie I (Remix)  Congo Natty-2:01

3.       Dispel The Lie- Mutabaruka 3:03

4.       Selassie I -Charlie Chaplin & Roots Radics 5:24

5.       Visit Of Selassie I -Early B 3:23

6.       Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner -Black Uhuru 6:06

7.       Chant To Selassie I- Augustus Pablo 3:42

8.       So Much Heathen- Ras Shiloh 3:36

9.       Long Time Selassie A Warn You- Inner Circle 3:30

10.  King Selassie-Ini Kamoze 4:14

11.  Positive Vibration (Live) -Bob Marley & The Wailers 5:50

12.  Picture On The Wall- Naturalites 4:40

13.  I Love King Selassie -Black Uhuru 4:29

HOUR II:

1.       Yad To The East -Queen Ifrica 3:31

2.       Lioness On The Rise -Queen Ifrica 4:06

3.       Jah Is By My Side- Tony Rebel 3:46

4.       Peace Talks (Roots Radics Rockers Remix)- Bunny Wailer 4:38

5.       War- Bob Marley & The Wailers- 3:36

6.       Symphony Rastafari- Cat Coore 5:56

7.       More Come -Black Stalin 5:02

8.       Mi God Mi King- Papa Levi 3:46

9.       Freedom/DJ Roll Call- Charlie Chaplin & Roots Radics 8:45

10.  Lift Up Your Head- Everton Blender 3:59

11.  Not King James Version- Steel Pulse 4:09

12.  Strength Of My Life- Israel Vibration 6:09

The Roots Musik Karamu airs every Saturday night on South Carolina Public Radio at 10pm (EST).

Shoot me a text and let me know where you're listening from and how you like this episode. 

843-410-9584 -Papa Robbie

I do not own the rights to the music featured here. For educational purposes only.
-Papa Robbie