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ALPHA & OMEGAAncient African CivilisationPartial

OHB1209 300 HANDNUMBERED COPIES IN LIMITED EDITION.SIDE A: TWINKLE ROOTZ SOUND feat. HUGHIE IZACHAAR - MELODICA AND VOCAL RECORDING SESSION SIDE B: TWINKLE ROOTZ SOUND - DUBMIX_04_06FEB2045 rpm StereoProd. by Roberto D'OrianoRecorded in 2017Mixed at RupaRupa StudioLimited edition by Twinkle Rootz Sound 2020

Before he called time on his lengthy career in 1982, legendary ska trombonist Emmanuel "Rico" Rodriguez became a regular contributor to the Two Tone label, recording two albums for the Coventry-based imprint. Both are now 40 years old - hence this reissue of the second, Jama Rico. Unlike its predecessor, That Man's Forward, Jama Rico looks further afield for inspirations, with the trombonist's usual easy-going reggae and ska instrumentals being joined by a handful of tracks that draw inspiration from West African rhythms and spaced-out jazz-funk. As a result, it's arguably one of his most vibrant and interesting solo sets, while the inclusion of the Special AKA on final track 'Easter Island' highlights his link with the Specials (famously, Rodriguez performed on 'Message to You, Rudy').

This killer double sided single form 1968 finds its way onto 7" for the first time ever. Back then it was actually put out as a blank label and was mistakenly credited to The Bleachers, ratter than The Race Fans who actually wrote it. On the B-side is a totally different tune, 'Bookie Man,' which is a gem in its own right. A rare sound and killer groove, it's a great yin to the yang of the a-side and this is the first time both of these have been pressed up together at the same time.The RACE FANSBookie Man aka Whats Wrong With YouHarlem Shuffle