Name: Essentials 1996-1998
Brand: The Rootsman

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

AKULP1030

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-06-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0750122183975

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Rootsman

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Akuphone

Cheb Gero, also known as *a4506959*, leads Akuphone with a passion for uncovering hidden gems in global pop and folk music. Together with Tinmar, also known as <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/5658962-Martin-Jay-6">Martin Jay</a>, they curate an impressive collection of rare tracks from the past.

If you come across releases credited to *a7482902*, make sure to check out their artist page for more information. With their extensive knowledge and dedication to preserving these musical treasures, Akuphone is a go-to label for anyone interested in exploring unique sounds from around the world.

The first compilation dedicated to musician John Bolloten, aka The Rootsman. As a precocious punk, he formed his first band, State Oppression, in his teens. Yet he is best known for his dub music, a genre that gave him international recognition. Largely influenced by the rhythms of North Africa and the Middle East, he built his musical identity around samples from these regional repertoires. 

His encounter with Bryn Jones — better known as Muslimgauze — further defined his artistic path. This selection offers an overview of his work from 1996 to 1998, a prolific period when Into The Light, 52 Days To Timbuktu, Union Of Souls(with Celtarabia) and Distant Voices (with Pachakuti) were released. A visionary production that predicted today’s growing international predilection for the musical heritage of the MENA regions. The compilation is enriched with an explanatory preface by Mabrouk Hosni Ibn Aleya and illustrated with rare archival photos— all of which are contained in a superb jacket designed by the artist Ghiya Haydar.

Essentials 1996-1998

Music GB