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Primarily focusing upon afroCaribbean themes, notably the Rastafarian faith and the plight of Jamaicarsquos underprivileged, roots reggae dominated Jamaicarsquos national landscape throughout the midtolate 1970s, making major stars of such talents as Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Johnny Clarke.The latest release in the newly launched lsquoThis Is Trojanrsquo series, this collection showcases 40 of the most popular and significant Jamaican hits of the roots era, performed by many of the biggest names in reggae music. This seminal collection, which includes a 16page booklet packed with imagery and a fascinating essay on the style, forms an integral part of Trojanrsquos 50th anniversary celebrations. Trojan Records CD is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £6.99