Count Ossie

Count Ossie
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Died: Jan 1, 1976
Genre: Reggae
Styles: Nyahbinghi, Ska
Biography: The foundations of reggae and its association with Rastafarianism were established by drummer, percussionist and vocalist Count Ossie (born: Oswald Williams). Together with his band, the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari, Count Ossie combined African-influenced music with the European hymnal tradition to ...Read full biography
Tales of Mozambique
Released: 1994
Label: Rhino
Critics' Rating:
The triple LP Grounation is generally considered the essential Count Ossie set, but that shouldn't sway the listener from checking out Tales of Mozambique. They are, after all, very similar recordings. ...Read full review
Grounation: The Indomitable Spirit of Rastafari
Released: 1988
Label: VP/Universal
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As the back cover says, Grounation is "a Rastafarian gathering at which nyahbingi music, usually relentless drumming accompanied by chanting, is played." Of all Jamaican music, nyahbingi is the closest ...Read full review
More Count Ossie albums: Main Albums (3)
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