Hosted by Mike Roots, âReggae Explorationsâ on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, is WAPJâs longest running show, having its start (as âPositive Vibrationsâ) at the stationâs inception in March of 1997.
On âReggae Explorationsâ youâll hear a mix of tracks from newer and lesser known artists, classic tunes, and deeper cuts than you would normally hear elsewhere. In addition, youâll be treated to the âMotherland Track of the Weekâ, an occasional âLovers Rock Setâ, and even selections from off the beaten path.
Mike Roots is a reggae artist and reviewer, and brings an inside perspective with interesting facts to enhance the listening experience. Tune in to âReggae Explorationsâ for your weekly excursion into the world of strictly conscious, roots and culture, reggae music.
NOTE: Reggae Explorations can now also be heard on the following affiliates:
WXDR-LP 99.1 FM, New Orleans, Thursdays 7-9pm CT
KBOG 97.9 FM in Bandon, OR, Wednesdays 10am-12pm PST
Global Community Radio (GCR2) GlobalCommunityRadio.blogspot.com, Geneva, NY, Mondays 4-6pm ET
"Reggae Explorations" with Mike Roots WAPJ 89.9 & 105.1 FM, Torrington, CT WAPJ.org Wednesdays 1-3PM
4/18/18
Song / Artist / Album / Label ------------------------------ 1- Sun Is Shining / Prince Alla / Only Love Can Conquer / Blood & Fire 2- Fulfillment Of The Bible / Wayne Stoddart / It Is Written / Undiluted Muzik 3- Ghetto Mind / Mention / Return To Bass / Servant 4- Lion Dub / Messian Dread / Messenjah Dub / dubroom.org 5- Serious Time / Rita Marley / We Must Carry On / Shanachie 6- War / Roge Abergel & Kingdom Culture / Onward & Upward / Lion Of Zion 7- Keep The Family / Jimmy Cliff / Humanitarian / Eureka 8- Dont Fight Against Good Ambition / Roy Shirley / Best of Roy Shirley / Original Jamaican Music 9- Have A Little Faith / Solomon Jabby / Rocksteady / Lion Of Zion 10- You Are Glorious / Geneman / Arise / Lion Of Zion 11- Karaw / Ali Farka Toure / The Source / Hannibal/World Circuit 12- Drink For Free / Dominic Balli / Public Announcement / Dominic Balli 13- Show Me / Ione Angeles feat. Fyah Wyah / SINGLE / Jah Servant 14- African Queen / Mateo Monk / Guidance & Protection / Matthew Monk 15- Dominion Dub / Dennis Bovell / Decibel / Pressure Sounds 16- The Man In Me / Matumbi / Music In The Air / Trojan 17- Bad Boys / Inner Circle / Inner Circle / Big Beat 18- When Dem A Learn / Mr. Lynx / Seeds You Sow / Lion Of Zion/Lion Of Judah 19- We Gonna Have To Live Together / Lester Lewis / No Boundaries / Jet Star Gospel Times 20- King Of Kings / Sugar Minott / Rare Gems / Easy Star 21- Problems / Horace Andy / Heavyweight Sound: A Blood & Fire Sampler [VA] / Blood & Fire 22- Problems Dub / Horace Andy / Heavyweight Sound: A Blood & Fire Sampler [VA] / Blood & Fire 23- My Help / Patrice Daniel / The Servants Quarters Riddim Sessions 4 [VA] / Servant 24- Foolish Man / Al G / Be Strong / AWG 25- One Foundation / The Wailers / Burnin / Tuff Gong 26- Solid Foundation / Suz-Eye / The Servants Quarters Cornerstone Riddim [VA] / Servant 27- Standing On Solid Rock (midi edit) / Messian Dread / Messenjah Dub /dubroom.org
For airplay consideration, contact Mike Roots at mikeroots@gmail.com
This edition of Reggae Explorations has been edited so it is not WAPJ-specific but does mention all affiliates. Obviously it is still one file. Due to time constraints it is not always possible to edit in this fashion but the long term objective is to produce a program that can be aired anywhere with minimal editing required by affiliates.