Crucial Roots

for wombyn. by wombyn. with wombyn.

Sarah J Miller — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:44:05 -0600

though i didn't realize it at the time of the show's conception, Saturday is "Internationl Women's Day." celebrated every March 8th since 1975, it's origins date back to the early 20th century.

in keeping with this theme, Crucial Roots goes wombyn! an hour of wombyn's voices and music. random, eclectic, and of course beat.a.licious.

Dial it.

a Houstonian?! come to the Engine Room Saturday night @1am for audible pleasures by A Thousand Cranes and fiyah spinnin' sights by

Swati Jr., Ankah, and Love Warrior.

short and sweet

Sarah J Miller — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:06:21 -0600

Sasha and Hawk accompany Swati Jr. (aka The Roots Dawtah) at Tart Cafe on Montrose, as we dish out an assorted content of beat-a-licious sounds.

Hawk gets illegal while Sasha dishes the dub.

We give it to yah right.

Dub-A-Liscious

Sarah J Miller — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:05:24 -0500

Crucial Roots is giving a holla to dubtastic styles today.....

After a recent kickdown from a fellow music-head, I was inspired to throw out a bit more computer, studio and synthesized tracks--reggae style. Kickin' off with some Ras Michael and LKJ (The Linton Kwezi J. himself) and moving into the famous ones like Sly and Robbie......It'll be a fun show. A Sunday soundtrack, if you will. But don't let me stop you from skankin'.....

Bless up!! read more »

Oops!

Sarah J Miller — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:23:22 -0600

Those of you who tuned in today probably realized that Crucial Roots did not air as per usual and the posted blog was of course irrelevant as well. No names will be mentioned, however, there was a lil' distruption in this morning's schedule. Today's show will air next week. Thanks and blessings......

[Adden-dumb: That would be my bad. A thousand apologies to all, especially our esteemed roots daughta. Onwards and oopwards, your faithful station manager, 'what's-his-name'.] read more »

Praises to Midnite

Sarah J Miller — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:13:49 -0600

Time is not counted from daylight, but from Midnite. read more »

If you haven't heard the sounds of reggae band extraordinaire, Midnite, get up and listen. Much in the same way Bob put reggae in the heads and pulses of the globe, Midnite are revolutionaries for the times in their own right. Straight from St. Croix, followed by a six year stint in DC, the churchical expression of their word, sound and power is distinct, remarkable and fluid. Dynamic brothers, Ron and Vaugn Benjamin are the lead innovators of lyrics, vocals and instruments. Their tracks consistently speak of political, social, and spiritual Irations as well as blessings and praises of Jah and Rastafari. Their sound and brilliance will consistantly leave you upful, begging for more.

Crucial Roots will be showcasing the genius of Midnite and nine of their fabulous albums. Impossible to do in an hour, so I won't try. I've made this a two part series- starting this Sunday and concluding next Sunday. Enjoy*

Wake up and listen!!!