Papa Robbie's Music Palace Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:02:30 -0400 http://www.paparobbie.net en-us © 2026 Papa Robbie's Music Palace yes e8d394a2-42c6-59f5-8b23-3056384eacd8 Papa Robbie episodic false A little spot to share some gems with the universe. Music is what life sounds like. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Music, Culture, Vibes, Positive, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Calypso, Soca Papa Robbie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/j5o8y60dfdkxfgqtvwb1xbkjx092?.jpg Papa Robbie's Music Palace http://www.paparobbie.net Roots Musik Karamu -ASWAD Special (6/27/26 Airdate) Roots Musik Karamu -ASWAD Special (6/27/26 Airdate) Guest Host/Vibes Master: Papa Robbie
Producer/Engineer: Bruce Roberts (ARP Studio)
Executive Producer: Osei Chandler


Aswad is a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" and "Shine". "Aswad" is Arabic for "black".

The members of Aswad are UK descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean. They attended John Kelly/Holland Park School. Aswad was formed in 1975 in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London.

The original members of Aswad were guitarist/vocalist Brinsley "Chaka B" Forde, drummer/vocalist Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, lead guitarist/vocalist Donald "Dee" Griffiths, bassist George "Ras" Oban, and keyboardist Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings. Aswad were the backing band of Burning Spear's 1977 Live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London. Other contributors included Vin Gordon, and Karl Pitterson.

Initially, the band produced music in the roots reggae vein, with members contributing songs individually and with Forde acting as the band's principal songwriter. The band's dynamic soon began to change however. Shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album in 1976, Hemmings left and was replaced by Tony "Gad" Robinson (the only time in the band's history where a departing member would be officially replaced by an incoming musician).

The band has toured extensively, playing in diverse locations from London's Royal Albert Hall and Montego Bay's Reggae Sunsplash, to gigs in West Africa, Israel and Japan.

Aswad underwent their first line-up change in sixteen years in 1996, when Forde departed the band for spiritual reasons, leaving Gaye as the only founding member. Once again, the remaining members opted not to seek to recruit a replacement musician, and thus Aswad became a duo of Gaye and Robinson. With the exception of a brief reunion with Forde in 2009 for the Island record label's 50th-anniversary celebrations, the band's line-up remained the same until Angus Gaye’s death on 2 September 2022, aged 62.



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]]> Guest Host/Vibes Master: Papa Robbie
Producer/Engineer: Bruce Roberts (ARP Studio)
Executive Producer: Osei Chandler


Aswad is a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" and "Shine". "Aswad" is Arabic for "black".

The members of Aswad are UK descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean. They attended John Kelly/Holland Park School. Aswad was formed in 1975 in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London.

The original members of Aswad were guitarist/vocalist Brinsley "Chaka B" Forde, drummer/vocalist Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, lead guitarist/vocalist Donald "Dee" Griffiths, bassist George "Ras" Oban, and keyboardist Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings. Aswad were the backing band of Burning Spear's 1977 Live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London. Other contributors included Vin Gordon, and Karl Pitterson.

Initially, the band produced music in the roots reggae vein, with members contributing songs individually and with Forde acting as the band's principal songwriter. The band's dynamic soon began to change however. Shortly after the release of their self-titled debut album in 1976, Hemmings left and was replaced by Tony "Gad" Robinson (the only time in the band's history where a departing member would be officially replaced by an incoming musician).

The band has toured extensively, playing in diverse locations from London's Royal Albert Hall and Montego Bay's Reggae Sunsplash, to gigs in West Africa, Israel and Japan.

Aswad underwent their first line-up change in sixteen years in 1996, when Forde departed the band for spiritual reasons, leaving Gaye as the only founding member. Once again, the remaining members opted not to seek to recruit a replacement musician, and thus Aswad became a duo of Gaye and Robinson. With the exception of a brief reunion with Forde in 2009 for the Island record label's 50th-anniversary celebrations, the band's line-up remained the same until Angus Gaye’s death on 2 September 2022, aged 62.



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]]> Papa Robbie Buzzsprout-19409597 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 7100 12 5 full false Let's Work - A Purple Party Let's Work - A Purple Party A celebration of his Royal Badness' musical legacy. A snapshot of his genius. 

He didn't believe in celebrating birthdays, but the lovers of his music choose to celebrate his musical contributions year 'round, but especially around his birthday (June 7th). 

This one is good for cleaning up the house, or a nice long ride in the car. 

It's not a mix but a collage of some of his extended versions. 

PASS IT ON !

Hope you enjoy! - Papa Robbie 

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]]> A celebration of his Royal Badness' musical legacy. A snapshot of his genius. 

He didn't believe in celebrating birthdays, but the lovers of his music choose to celebrate his musical contributions year 'round, but especially around his birthday (June 7th). 

This one is good for cleaning up the house, or a nice long ride in the car. 

It's not a mix but a collage of some of his extended versions. 

PASS IT ON !

Hope you enjoy! - Papa Robbie 

I do not own the rights to the material featured here. For educational and entertainment purposes only. 
This is protected by the RED, the BLACK, and the GREEN!!!

]]> Prince Buzzsprout-19239596 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 7174 12 4 full true Malcolm X -Assorted Speeches/Highlights Malcolm X -Assorted Speeches/Highlights Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader, who came from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the African American community. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure with Black people and Muslims worldwide for his pursuit of racial justice.


Here are some excerpts from a few of his speeches laid over a bed of classic hip hop tracks. -Papa Robbie 

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]]> Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader, who came from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the African American community. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure with Black people and Muslims worldwide for his pursuit of racial justice.


Here are some excerpts from a few of his speeches laid over a bed of classic hip hop tracks. -Papa Robbie 

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]]> Malcolm X Buzzsprout-19200026 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2424 12 3 full false A DJ Tribute To Michael Jackson A DJ Tribute To Michael Jackson I went deep into my archives to retrieve these megamixes of Michael Jackson's hits throughout the years featuring DJ Hands Solo and friends. 

Hope you enjoy this one. 

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]]> I went deep into my archives to retrieve these megamixes of Michael Jackson's hits throughout the years featuring DJ Hands Solo and friends. 

Hope you enjoy this one. 

Pass it on!!

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]]> Papa Robbie Buzzsprout-19076211 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 3402 12 2 full false