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A father of Nyabinghi drumming and a key figure in the rise of reggae music, Jamaican native Ras Michael was the first member of the Rastafari movement to host a reggae radio program in Jamaica. Michael would go on to release 26 albums, frequently collaborating with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, and more. Now the legend returns with his 27th release, “Live By the Spirit.” With hand beaten rhythms again providing foundation, the nine track journey invigorates the Rastafari spirit. Santa Davis (drummer for Peter Tosh, Ziggy Marley), Black Panther soundtrack drummers Magatte Fall and Malick Sow, Alphonso Kirk (alto sax), Junior Milton Smith (bass guitar), Ras Stevie (guitar) and more join Ras for an almighty resurrection of the Nyabinghi form.

A father of Nyabinghi drumming and a key figure in the rise of reggae music, Jamaican native Ras Michael was the first member of the Rastafari movement to host a reggae radio program in Jamaica. Michael would go on to release 26 albums, frequently collaborating with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, and more. Now the legend returns with his 27th release, “Live By the Spirit.”