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Charlotte Observer, Review >>
This celebrated reggae poet, university professor and journalist surfaced in 1978 with his debut disc, "Dread Beat an Blood." Now 27 years on, Johnson was just voted No. 22 in a poll of the top 100 black Britons of all time.
Known as LKJ to his fans, Johnson has never wavered, delivering militant poetry over the tough, sophisticated reggae of bassist-producer Dennis Bovell and his superb band. Like the ensemble's previous efforts, "Live in Paris" (available on both CD and DVD) places in sharp relief the feeble currents of today's reggae (and rap) scene. Material here includes LKJ classics like the touching "Sonny's Lettah," "Rte Dem Back" and "Mekkin Histri" spelled phonetically in Jamaican patois - and more recent numbers "More Time," which calls for a shorter work week. Yeh, mon!
- Fred Shuster 02/14/05
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