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The Rough Guide to Lucky Dube by Lucky Dube (CD - 09/27/2001)
 

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The Rough Guide to Lucky Dube by Lucky Dube (CD - 09/27/2001)
"The Rough Guide to Lucky Dube" (09/27/2001) Reggae Dube, Lucky, World Music Network (UK)Includes liner notes by Graeme Ewens. Anyone who believes that Lucky Dube can't be the real reggae article simply because he doesn't hail from Jamaica is in for a rude awakening with this collection. Thanks to Bob Marley, roots reggae, long eclipsed by dancehall at home, remains very much alive and well in Africa, and Dube, a former mbaqanga singer, is definitely one of its leading exponents -- although his influence seems more the militancy of Peter Tosh than the outright and subversive melodicism of Marley. The politics are upfront and confrontational, which led to his music being banned in his native South Africa during the apartheid years, and even the arrangements -- lots of keyboards, female backing vocals, and impassioned singing -- are redolent of Tosh's solo work. It covers ten albums released between 1985-1999 and offers an excellent selection of material, with the early "Slave" a particular standout, as is "Crime and Corruption." He pulls no punches and never shies away from telling things exactly the way he sees them. Singing in English rather than a tribal language has helped his message reach many more people than it might have otherwise, and the big, anthemic choruses that have become a trademark of his work mean the songs stay in the brain. He's clever, a very conscious activist in the best reggae tradition, and someone worthy of stardom -- as well as this compilation, which does his career real justice. ~ Chris Nickson

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The Other Side by Lucky Dube (CD - 01/13/2004)
 

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The Other Side by Lucky Dube (CD - 01/13/2004)
"The Other Side" (01/13/2004) Reggae Dube, Lucky, HeartbeatPersonnel: Lucky Dube (vocals, keyboards); Skipha Shabalala (guitar); Richard Sekgobela, Thutukani Cele (keyboards); Isaac Toto Molantoa (bass); Isaac Mtshali, Vusi Khumalo (drums); Doods Molefi, Andile Nqubezelo (percussion); Marilyn Nokwe, Stella Khumalo (background vocals). After several productive years on the Shanachie label, which resulted most recently in 2002's very fine Soul Taker album, Lucky Dube jumped to Heartbeat in 2003 and promptly released The Other Side, demonstrating yet again how utterly resistant to change his sound is regardless of what label he records for. The elements of that sound are, once again: big, emotional melodies that usually open with a dramatic swoop into the falsetto stratosphere and then fall pentatonically downward; lots of Hammond B-3 organ; and an almost exclusive focus on slow, churning Afro-roots grooves and ridiculously ripe and fulsome chord progressions. And, of course, Dube's voice, which is one of the most attractive in all of reggae music. Because he's African instead of Jamaican, Dube's lyrical themes sometimes depart just a bit from the reggae norm: on "Number in the Book," for example, he encourages sexual responsibility in light of his continent's AIDS epidemic; "Soldier" deals with the psychological impact of war (rather than simply blaming war on Babylon and being done with it); and "Cool Down" is an unusually subtle portrait of a troubled marriage. Musically obvious he may be, but there are other kinds of depth to Lucky Dube's art. Recommended. ~ Rick Anderson

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Soul Taker by Lucky Dube (CD - 06/11/2002)
 

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Soul Taker by Lucky Dube (CD - 06/11/2002)
"Soul Taker" (06/11/2002) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel includes: Lucky Dube, Khanyo Maphumulo (vocals); Isaac Toto (bass); Isaac Mnca Mtshali (drums). Personnel: Lucky Dube (keyboards); Skipper Shabalala (guitar); McCoy Mrubata (woodwinds, saxophone); Andile Nqubezelo (percussion). Recording information: Downtown Studios. Editor: Peter Pearlson. Photographer: Ignus Gerber. Arranger: Lucky Dube. To say that South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube has a distinctive sound is to put it rather kindly. To put it less kindly, he has one melody -- a big, unabashedly cathartic one -- and he's been singing it for over 15 years. Luckily, it's a very good melody, and he makes it work again and again on his tenth album, in particular on heart-tugging anthems like "Romeo," "Money Money Money," and "Good Girl." He mixes things up stylistically a bit more at the opening and close of the album, with the aggressive rock-flavored "Put a Little Love" and "Sins of the Flesh," which uses mbaqanga-derived harmonies and a funk groove to create a sound that has little, if anything, to do with reggae, but everything to do with Dube's homeland. In between are those big, cathartic pop-reggae gems and a few other noteworthy tracks, including the bluesy two-chord vamp of "Sleeping Dogs" and a snarling political putdown titled "Teach the World," whose message may be aimed at the U.S. or South Africa or maybe Colombia -- it's not really clear which. Fans know what to expect; as for those looking for an introduction to Dube's distinctive brand of Afro-reggae, this is as good a place to start as any. ~ Rick Anderson

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Slave
 

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Slave
"Slave" (02/20/1989) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Lucky Dube (vocals); Lucky Dube; Chris Ntaka, Thulani Zuma (guitar); Thuthukani Cele, Tony Makukulu (keyboards); Joe Sinoamadi (bass instrument); Pat Nkutha (drums). Here's another strong statement of militant "sufferation," liberation, and love. ~ J. Poet

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Serious Reggae by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 10/29/1996)
 

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Serious Reggae by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 10/29/1996)
"Serious Reggae" (10/29/1996) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsSERIOUS REGGAE BUSINESS is an Enhanced CD containing both a full audio program as well as multimedia computer files for the Windows '95 platform. Producers: Lucky Dube, Richard Siluma, Dave Segal, Simon Law. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Serious Reggae collects Lucky Dube's biggest hits along with new recordings and alternate takes, including his cover of the Foreigner hit "I Want to Know What Love Is." The enhanced CD also includes video and interview footage. ~ Jason Ankeny

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Africa's Reggae King
 

Africa's Reggae King

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Africa's Reggae King
"Africa's Reggae King" (07/17/2001) Reggae Dube, Lucky, MantecaPhotographer: Jak Kilby. South Africa's Lucky Dube started his career playing traditional mbaqanga music, but following Bob Marley's legendary 1980 concert celebrating the independence of Zimbabwe, he switched to reggae. Reggae's trademark themes of suffering and liberation gained a fresh power in a South African context, and Dube's sturdy populist writing style (which owes a great deal to Peter Tosh) came to a peak in the albums Slave and Prisoner, the title tunes of which are both included here, along with key tracks from his other releases. Also notable is Dube's cover of "Peace Perfect Peace," a powerful Toots Hibbert tune of hopeful reconciliation. ~ Steve Leggett

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Trinity
 

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Trinity
"Trinity" (03/20/1995) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Motown RecordsAs a reggae classic, Trinity harks back to the early days of roots reggae. Even though this album was recorded in the '90s, its lovely harmonies, overtly political lyrics, and spiritual vibe recall a time in the early 70s when reggae was a definite part of a spiritual/political movement. Dube's fabulously aching vocals float through the CD, artfully carrying his message of redemption and healing. All of the tracks deliver good, solid reggae rhythms, but the standouts are the title song, which boasts gospel overtones and a message of racial unity and "Big Boys Don't Cry," a melancholy love song that showcases his emotional range as well as his South African mbaqanga roots. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

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Africa's Reggae King by Lucky Dube (CD - 08/19/2003)
 

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"Africa's Reggae King" (08/19/2003) Reggae Dube, Lucky, MantecaDube, Africa's biggest reggae star, was named the world's best-selling African recording artist by the reknowned World Music Awards. This UK collection brings together 13 of his hits, including 'Slave', 'Prisoner', 'Victims', 'Feel Irie', 'Reggae Strong', 'I've Got You Babe', 'Remember Me', 'Oh My Son', 'It's Not Easy', and more. South Africa's Lucky Dube started his career playing traditional mbaqanga music, but following Bob Marley's legendary 1980 concert celebrating the independence of Zimbabwe, he switched to reggae. Reggae's trademark themes of suffering and liberation gained a fresh power in a South African context, and Dube's sturdy populist writing style (which owes a great deal to Peter Tosh) came to a peak in the albums Slave and Prisoner, the title tunes of which are both included here, along with key tracks from his other releases. Also notable is Dube's cover of "Peace Perfect Peace," a powerful Toots Hibbert tune of hopeful reconciliation. ~ Steve Leggett
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Soul Taker by Lucky Dube (CD - 10/19/2001)
 

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Soul Taker by Lucky Dube (CD - 10/19/2001)
"Soul Taker" (10/19/2001) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Wrasse Records (USA)Personnel includes: Lucky Dube, Khanyo Maphumulo (vocals); Isaac Toto (bass); Isaac Mnca Mtshali (drums). SOUL TAKER is an 11-track release by world renowned reggae artist Lucky Dube that includes "Put A Little Love," "Is This Freedom," and "Soul Taker." To say that South African reggae superstar Lucky Dube has a distinctive sound is to put it rather kindly. To put it less kindly, he has one melody -- a big, unabashedly cathartic one -- and he's been singing it for over 15 years. Luckily, it's a very good melody, and he makes it work again and again on his tenth album, in particular on heart-tugging anthems like "Romeo," "Money Money Money," and "Good Girl." He mixes things up stylistically a bit more at the opening and close of the album, with the aggressive rock-flavored "Put a Little Love" and "Sins of the Flesh," which uses mbaqanga-derived harmonies and a funk groove to create a sound that has little, if anything, to do with reggae, but everything to do with Dube's homeland. In between are those big, cathartic pop-reggae gems and a few other noteworthy tracks, including the bluesy two-chord vamp of "Sleeping Dogs" and a snarling political putdown titled "Teach the World," whose message may be aimed at the U.S. or South Africa or maybe Colombia -- it's not really clear which. Fans know what to expect; as for those looking for an introduction to Dube's distinctive brand of Afro-reggae, this is as good a place to start as any. ~ Rick Anderson
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The Way It Is by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/17/1999)
 

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The Way It Is by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/17/1999)
"The Way It Is" (08/17/1999) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Lucky Dube (vocals); Alan Pierce (spoken vocal); Skipper Shabalala, Mauritz Lotz (guitar); Soweto String Quartet (strings); Kevin Davidson (saxophone); David Lilley (trumpet); Dan Selsick (trombone); Godfrey Mokoena, Sipho Ngwane (keyboards); Moses Ngwenya (organ); Toto Moloantoa (bass); Doods Molefe (percussion); Thozama Matsoge, Vicky Vilakazi, Wendy Mseleku, Gugu Dlamini (background vocals). Recorded at Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa. Personnel: Skipper Shabalala (guitar); Soweto String Quartet (strings); Kevin Davidson (saxophone); Dan Selsick (trombone); Black Moses Ngwenya (organ); Wendy Mseleku, Gugu Dlamini, Vicky Vilakazi (background vocals). Recording information: Downtown Studios, Johanesburg. Photographer: Roy Carter. Lucky Dube is widely considered to be Africa's "King of Reggae" and The Way It Is brilliantly continues his reign. Brandishing one of the most haunting voices in modern reggae, Dube tackles social and political issues with the style and sincerity of Bob Marley, coupled with the ferocity of his biggest influence, Peter Tosh. Opening with melancholy vocals on the sublime "Crying Game," capturing a touch of his South African Mbaqanga roots on "Let the Band Play On," and dabbling in a little classical chamber music for "Till You Lose It All," the singer manages to deliver hardcore roots reggae with a fresh perspective. This album showcases reggae at its best by one of the best. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
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Taxman by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 06/17/1997)
 

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Taxman by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 06/17/1997)
"Taxman" (06/17/1997) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsDuring his career, Lucky Dube has witnessed major political changes in his native South Africa. When he first earned recognition in the '80s, the country's apartheid system was still in place. But when the Peter Tosh-influenced reggae hero recorded his eighth album, Taxman, in 1997, apartheid had been outlawed for several years, and the once-imprisoned Nelson Mandela held the position of prime minister. One of his strongest albums ever, Taxman deals largely with the struggles of the new South Africa. The title song asks the same question many Americans ask -- where are all our tax dollars going? -- while "Is This the Way" and "Well Fed Slave/Hungry Free Man" poignantly address the poverty that was still very much a problem in Dube's country. Dube's songs may have been inspired by events and problems of South Africa, but their appeal is universal -- one doesn't have to be from Johannesburg or Cape Town to appreciate his reflections on the struggles of the poor, the unemployed and the homeless. Whether you live in Philadelphia, London or Kingston, Lucky Dube writes songs that hit home. ~ Alex Henderson
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Victims by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 07/27/1993)
 

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Victims by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 07/27/1993)
"Victims" (07/27/1993) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Lucky Dube (vocals), Alistair Coakley (guitar), Vuli Yeni (saxophone), Ndumiso Nnyovane (trumpet), Jabu Mdluli (trombone), Thuthukani Cele, Eugine Mthethwa (keyboards), Jabu Sibumbe (bass), Isaac Mtshali (drums), Veli Shabangu, Chris Dlamini (percussion), Ross Anderson (programming), Marilyn Nokwe, Deborah Frazer, Felicia Marion, Victor Masondo (background vocals). Recorded at Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa and Bop Studios, Mmabatho, South Africa. All songs written by Lucky Dube. South African star Lucky Dube keeps gaining more and more converts, and his newest release manages to ease him into a lighter, more commercial setting without diluting his message or sound. Dube is at his best on defiant, fierce material like "Soldiers For Righteousness," "Little Heroes," and "Different Colours/One People," although he does manage to sound an effective contrasting romantic note on "Lovers In A Dangerous Game" and "You Know Where To Fine Me." Not quite as dramatic as some past Dube albums. ~ Ron Wynn
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Prisoner by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/28/1990)
 

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Prisoner by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/28/1990)
"Prisoner" (08/28/1990) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel includes: Lucky Dube (vocals). All songs written by Lucky Dube except "Don't Cry" (Lucky Dube/Richard Siluma). Personnel: Lucky Dube (vocals). This is one of the best efforts from the South African reggae superstar, whose vocal style owes much to Peter Tosh. Dube is one of the finest post-Marley singer/songwriters in the reggae field. ~ J. Poet
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House of Exile by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 1992)
 

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House of Exile by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 1992)
"House of Exile" (1992) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Alistari Coakley (guitar); Isaac Mtshali (drums); Felicia Marion, Beulah Hashe, Veronica Makhalemele, Marilyn Nokwe (background vocals). Recording information: Powerhouse Studios. Unknown Contributor Roles: Jabu Sibumbe; Vuli Yeni; Eugene "Donald Duck" Mthethwa; Ndumiso Nnyovane; Jabu Mdluli; Chris Ntaka; Thuthukani Cele. Arrangers: Lucky Dube; Richard Siluma. The latest refinement of Dube's sound features his toughest songwriting yet and several numbers with the expanded version of his band, The Slaves. ~ Bob Tarte
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Captured Live by Lucky Dube (Cassette)
 

Captured Live by Lucky Dube (Cassette)

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Captured Live by Lucky Dube (Cassette)
"Captured Live" (n/a) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel: Lucky Dube (vocals); Chris Ntaka (guitar); Vuli Yeni (saxophone); Mdumiso Nyovani (trumpet); Jabu Mdluli (trombone); Eugene Thethwa, Thuthukani Cele (keyboards); Jabu Sibumbe (bass guitar); Chris Dlamini (drums, percussion); Phumi Maduna, Khabo Ntsele (background vocals). Recording information: Standard Bank Arena. Unknown Contributor Role: Slaves. Though not as well known as Bunny Wailer or Dennis Brown, Lucky Dube is a first-class reggae champion who commands a loyal following. The South African singer, whose music illustrates the power and effectiveness of simplicity, isn't one to jump on trends. While other reggae singers have incorporated elements of dancehall and hip-hop, Dube wisely sticks with the type of basic, simple reggae that made him popular to begin with. No Dube followers should be without Captured Live. From moving originals like "Truth in the World," "Going Back to My Roots" and "Together as One" to an immensely enjoyable cover of Bob Marley's "One Love," this is arguably his strongest album. Consisting of mostly South African players, Dube's band brings traces of African music to Dube's songs that, although subtle, add to their richness. ~ Alex Henderson
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Prisoner by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/28/1990)
 

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Prisoner by Lucky Dube (Cassette - 08/28/1990)
"Prisoner" (08/28/1990) Reggae Dube, Lucky, Shanachie RecordsPersonnel includes: Lucky Dube (vocals). All songs written by Lucky Dube except "Don't Cry" (Lucky Dube/Richard Siluma). Personnel: Lucky Dube (vocals). This is one of the best efforts from the South African reggae superstar, whose vocal style owes much to Peter Tosh. Dube is one of the finest post-Marley singer/songwriters in the reggae field. ~ J. Poet
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