Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus - Nyahbinghi

Nyahbinghi was Ras Michael's second album, following the four extended tracks that made up Dadawah-peace & Love. Michael (his real name is George Michael Henry) specializes in the traditional Jamaican rasta drumming style known as nyahbinghi, and is the obvious commercial heir apparent to Count Ossie, whose groundbreaking Grounation set with tenor saxophonist Cedric Brooks put this odd and moving genre on the musical map. Michael sticks pretty close to the traditional on this set, although on other releases he has grafted mainstream reggae, funk, rock and even electronica into the mix. Read More