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01. The Rootsman - Into the light (Edit Version)
02. The Rootsman - Saiyidi Dub
03. The Rootsman - Tribal Dervish
04. The Rootsman - Union Of Souls
05. The Rootsman - Arab Quarter
06. The Rootsman - Arid Land
07. The Rootsman - Mother Of Nature
08. The Rootsman - Tribute To Hasni
09. The Rootsman - Ancient Vibrations
10. The Rootsman - Spirit Of The Nile
11. The Rootsman - Canaanite Call
12. The Rootsman - Serengeti
ARTIST
TITLE
Essentials 1996-1998
FORMAT
2LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
AKU 1030LP AKU 1030LP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
7/15/2022

Akuphone present the first compilation dedicated to musician John Bolloten, aka The Rootsman. As a precocious punk, he formed his first band, State Oppression, in his teens. Yet he is best known for his dub music, a genre that gave him international recognition. Largely influenced by the rhythms of North Africa and the Middle East, he built his musical identity around samples from these regional repertoires. His encounter with Bryn Jones -- better known as Muslimgauze -- further defined his artistic path. This selection offers an overview of his work from 1996 to 1998, a prolific period when Into The Light (1996), 52 Days To Timbuktu (1998), Union Of Souls with Celtarabia (1998) and Distant Voices with Pachakuti were released. A visionary production that predicted today's growing international predilection for the musical heritage of the MENA regions. The compilation is enriched with an explanatory preface by Mabrouk Hosni Ibn Aleya and illustrated with rare archival photos. Jacket design by Ghiya Haydar.