Various Artists – Unity Is Strength – Trojan Records Presents… [2CD]

Trojan Records

£13.86

Format: 2 x CD
ICPN: 4050538679038
Release Date: 30 Sep 2022
Genre: Reggae

Track list CD/Digital:
CD 1
1: Desmond Dekker & The Aces – Unity
2: The Heptones – Peace and Harmony
3: Dennis Brown – Revolution
4: Ken Boothe – Freedom Street
5: U Roy & The Jamaicans – Peace and Love
6: Jackie Edwards – Get Up
7: The Maytals – We Shall Overcome
8: The Ethiopians – One Heart, One Love
9: Delroy Wilson – Conference Table (7" Mix)
10: The Melodians – Let's Join Hands (Together)
11: The Maytones – Black and White
12: The Viceroys – We Must Unite
13: Nicky Thomas – Love of the Common People (UK Mix)
14: Lloyd Chamers & The Messengers – Save Their Souls
15: The Gaylads - Peace, Love and Understanding
16: Ken Boothe – Love and Unity
17: Carl Dawkins – Get Together
18: Errol Dunkley – Love Brother (Love Sister)
19: Delroy Wilson – Let’s Unite
20: Shaumark & Robinson – Peace and Love

CD 2
1: Ken Boothe – Freedom Day
2: Delroy Wilson – Better Must Come
3: Dennis Brown – Equal Rights
4: Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Justice to the People
5: Danny Ray – White and Wonderful, Black and Beautiful
6: Junior Byles – Demonstration
7: Culture – Stop the Fighting (7inch)
8: Bob Andy - Life
9: Max Romeo – Don't Be Prejudice
10: Sharon Black – Struggling
11: Ken Boothe – Is It Because I'm Black?
12: Billy Dice & The Untouchables – Unity Is Love
13: The Mellotones – Let's Join Together
14: Johnny Osbourne & The Sensations – The Power and the Glory
15: Desmond Dekker – Peace in the Land
16: The Silvertones – Rejoice Jah Jah Children
17: Bob Andy – Peace of Mind
18: Jimmy London – Shake a Hand
19: Beres Hammond & Zap Pow – Last War
20: The Melodians – Love One Another

A collection of powerful songs from across the Trojan catalogue, calling for unity and solidarity.

Trojan Records played a pivotal role in bringing Jamaican music to the UK and Europe; not only did it provide comfort and a sense of home for the Caribbean community living in the UK, but it also became an outlet for many thousands of white, working class youths, drawn to the exciting new sounds of reggae. This in turn created a new youth subculture within the UK.

Trojan became more than a music label, it also brought people together through culture, style and fashion. For the first time, people of all races and creeds would unite in the dancehalls, and friendships blossomed because people shared a common love for one thing - the music.

This collection of songs communicates an intergenerational, international story that, on the one hand, elucidates the black experience; on the other, repeats the call for us all to come together in unity.