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We explained in our previous post on R&B Soul why we briefly strayed from Soca and Calypso, but don't worry, we'll be returning to Soca and Calypso soon. This episode is the second hour of programming on Saturday that went into some of the old-school Caribbean reggae that ruled Trinidad and Tobago during the seventies. This installment is part of the OSS (Old School Saturdays—De OSS) programming.
As you can tell, at Sokah2Soca, we don’t just archive history—we revive it. This segment shines a spotlight on the early reggae anthems that ruled the party scenes and daily life across the Caribbean in the 1970s. Before the bashment and riddim revolution, roots reggae laid the foundation with soul, struggle, and irie vibes.
Mr. Desmond digs into the crates for the sounds that shaped generations—music that blasted from backyard speakers, corner shops, and dancehalls alike. Consider Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, and many more surprises that you must listen to to understand why this post is so relevant. These weren’t just songs. They were lifelines.
So tune in, rewind with pride, and let the skank take you home. Old School Reggae Replay is on air to play anytime, anywhere and on demand—and it’s nothing but pure foundational music.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Wheel and Come Again Radio #5
Segment: Mr. Desmond’s De OSS Rebroadcast is Live/Reggae Revival
DJ on Deck: Mr. Desmond
Date of Recording: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time Segment: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Skanking Reggae Vibes ?
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