by Compilation, Simpleton, Various Artists · CD · CD · EAN 0724381123621
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«Big Men: Raï Meets Reggae» is a various artists compilation album, released in 2001 by Virgin on CD.
The project brings together Algerian raï singers with Jamaican reggae voices and musicians on one record, with songs where Maghreb rhythms and Kingston riddims cross. Highlights include «Positive» by Horace Andy, «Big Man» with Sugar Minott, and «Artificial Tears» with Leroy Sibbles.
Produced by Martin Meissonnier, with Guillaume Bougard as executive producer and Godwin Logie on mixing. The rhythm section includes Robbie Shakespeare on bass and Sly Dunbar on drums.
For listeners interested in the crossover between Algerian raï and Jamaican reggae and in collaborations between both scenes.
