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In the meantime, back in Tokyo, there's
something going on that most people within
the world-wide (DUB) Reggae community will
not be aware of.
The name "Dry 'n' Heavy", for
example. This Japanese (DUB) Reggae band
recorded an incredible DUB album with the
legendary Prince/King Jammy's (reviewed in
the Dubroom). And they are definitely not
receiving the global recognition that they
deserve.
As a matter of fact, there are a few very
interesting things going on in Japan and
other Asian countries as well when it comes
to the music that we love so much.
Most of the professional reporters are
absolutely uninterested in what's going on,
though.
Fortunately we have the Internet!
Japan-based DUB producer THE DOWNPRESSOR,
whose name is not be interpretated in any
negative way (it is just a big up to that wonderful
Peter Tosh tune), decided to take matters
into his own hands in May 2006 and started
his own blog to Wake The Town And Tell The
People, as they say.
DUBBING IN TOKYO is a direct report from
the frontline ina Asia, where Dub and other
forms of Reggae Music have a strong and enthusiastic
following. No, not enormously (yet), but
strong and enthusiastic.
The blog is a source for interesting
information (and a little hearsay) about
bands and music most will have never heard
of. Dubsensemania, for example.
Or the Downpressor himself!
And don't be fooled by that name, even
though most western people would not
directly be able to follow the thought
patter leading up to someone calling himself
by such a name.
The brother behind DUBBING IN TOKYO
didn't adopt it from the well-known Peter
Tosh track in order to identify himself as a
dictator. He did it in order to pay tribute
to Peter Tosh.
Is this an example of an eastern
thought-pattern?
It's definitely a reason to check out the
(DUB) Reggae scene in Japan and DUBBING IN
TOKYO is a very recommended starting place
for it.
We can find a couple of Japanese Reggae
flyers, interesting video material and
information that altogether pay a pretty
complete picture of the scene inna Japan.
It's not just about Japanese Reggae
Music, though.
DUBBING IN TOKYO has an interesting
report about an Adrian Sherwood/Lee Perry
performance, even containing a very
interesting quote by Mr. Perry (always
interesting) that would otherwise have gone
lost into a wormhole...
Reasons enough to take your
Cyberspace-ship to Tokyo Japan and visit the
one and only Downpressor that you don't have
to chant down.
And while you visit the blog, please pay
some respect and leave a positive comment.
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