Live at Soledad Prison 1982 is a high-energy live album that documents Black Uhuru’s historic performance during their first U.S. tour. Released officially for the first time in 2024, it captures a set that has been called "the reggae equivalent of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison". The lineup features the definitive "Red" era trio backed by the world-renowned Taxi Gang:
Michael Rose: Lead Vocals Sandra "Puma" Jones: Harmony Vocals Derrick "Duckie" Simpson: Harmony Vocals Sly Dunbar: Drums Robbie Shakespeare: Bass Darryl Thompson: Lead Guitar Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul: Keyboards Christopher "Sky Juice" Burth: Percussion
Tracklist The album consists of 11 tracks recorded live and broadcast on KUSP-FM: Stage Intro Puff She Puff I Love King Selassie Mondays Youth of Eglington Chill Out Darkness Whole World Is Africa Happiness Sponji Reggae Sinsemilla
Album Features The 2024 reissue includes an Augmented Reality (AR) cover. Using the Artivive app, you can point your phone at the cover art to view restored video footage of the actual concert.
Fun fact: There is also a famous 1972 blues album titled Live at Soledad Prison by John Lee Hooker.
