Our Favorite Christmas Reggae CDs
A Reggae Christmas Various artists, released by Sanctuary Records (2003) Though a relatively short compilation of Christmas songs, in just 9 tracks, this holiday album captures the spirit of many classics re-channeled through an island mindset. While many titles may look familiar, these are the same verses you are accustomed to by street carolers, instead infused with Jamaican culture. After all, some prefer a “white Christmas” with white sand not white snow.Tracks:1.We Wish You A Merry Christmas – The Ras Family 2.Jingle Bells – Don Carlos 3.Joy To The World – June Lodge 4.Come All Ye Faithful – Freddie McGregor 5.Drummer Boy – Smiley 6.Twelve Days Of Christmas – Peter Broggs 7.Silent Night – Pablo Black 8.Feliz Navidad – Freddie McGregor 9.The Night Before Christmas – Eek-A-MouseReggae Christmas from Studio One Various Artists, released by Heartbeat/Pgd (1992) A nice mix of major names in reggae history and lesser known artists, this album has truly stood the test of time. Studio One gives a great balance of traditional Holiday titles alongside songs with island roots, all flowing together thanks to soothing beats and rhythm. All in all, just a well-rounded tribute to the holiday season that can be enjoyed by reggae fans far and wide. Tracks: 1.Christmas Stylee – Johnny Osbourne & the Family Group 2.Christmas In Jamaica – Brent Dowe 3.Christmas Coming – Alton Ellis 4.Hi Fashion Christmas – Dillinger & the Brentford Harmonics 5.Sound The Trumpet – The Wailers featuring Bob Marley 6.Jingle Bells – Tennessee Brown & the Silvertones 7.Little Drummer Boy – Tennessee Brown & the Silvertones 8.Fashion Christmas – Leslie Miller & The Brentford All Stars 9.Christmas Time Is Here – The Heptones 10.White Christmas – Dobby Dobson 11.Irie Christmas – Freddie McGregor 12.Real Christmas Rock – Tennessee Brown & the Silvertones