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Carlos Jones
by Carlos Jones
Carlos Jones has been sharing his musical inspiration with Cleveland and the surrounding area for over 40 years, earning him the unofficial designation of “The Iron-man of Cleveland Reggae”. Born in Virginia, his earliest musical influence was the gospel music he heard in the church where his grandfather preached. In the mid-60s his family moved to Frankfurt, Germany, where he became fascinated by the Beatles and other popular music of the time. A few years later, after moving back to the states, his main musical interests were Soul, Jazz, Blues and Rock music, until he discovered Reggae in the mid 70s, which led him to seeing Bob Marley perform and then joining one of Cleveland's first local Reggae bands. He started out in 1978 as a side-man (percussion/vocals) with I-tal, one of Cleveland’s first homegrown Reggae groups, and then in 1984, split off from I-tal along with several other members to form the group, First Light.Carlos developed as the front man/lead vocalist for First Li
Episodes
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My Father's Toolbox (Remix)
My Father's Toolbox (Remix) by Carlos Jones
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LovingKindness
I was inspired to write this one for LovingKindness week. https://www.facebook.com/LovingKindnessWeek
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Political Violence (Ease Off)
We're watching it all unfold in real time - don't believe what they tell you, believe what you see.
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Kings & Fools
Systems riddim - all respect to Julian Marley
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Thankful~n~Thoughtful
l woke up one morning with this groove looping through my brain. As I got up and got into the day it just hit me, and I started singing this Sly tune from back in the day - always been one of my favorites and the message is right on point to this very moment. I'm thankful to still be here. All...
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My Father's Toolbox
So once again, music comes to the rescue right on time! Since my dad passed I've been processing the loss and the memories, and finding my peace with the new reality. Out of the blue, this vibe hit me and filled my soul and gave me a way to express what I'm feeling. It's a work in progress, but I...
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E-Day_All_Day_instmtl.mp3
Just a chill vibe for a blessed day
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It's Summer - Los (+)
I couldn't resist putting this one out today - one of my favorite songs by The Temptations. My Mom bought me the album, "Psychedelic Shack" when I graduated from 6th grade, (she was incredibly cool) and it was a life changer! I learned every song on that album and wore the grooves off of it! I...
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Sometimes It's Good
I woke up with the phrase "sometimes it's good to just dance" looping through my head, and this is what came from that 🎶
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Twistin' The Night Away
One of my Mom's favorite songs. My brother and I put this together in celebration of her birthday, November 26th. We can just see her dancing and laughing like she loved to do, and it makes us feel like she's right here with us.
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(+) Irie Kitchen - Demo 2
Carlos Jones & the Plus Band LIVE @ Irie in Shaker Heights FREE! Come experience the sounds of Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band! This local Reggae legend will be performing from 3-5pm at our Shaker Heights location, in the back parking lot. It’s the iRiE Shaker Heights Grand Opening Celebration. The...
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More Faith
A song that was given to me from a vision I had...
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Light Warriors
I was having a conversation with a lady after one of our shows, and she was telling me how our music lifts her spirits from the heaviness of everyday life, refuels her energy and inspires her to keep going at it. What more could an artist ask for? That kind of feedback keeps ME going and lets me...
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Power (J-6 Remix)
January 6, 2022 - One year ago today, a megalomaniacal, power-mad, dictator wanna-be incited and directed a violent insurrection against our nation's Capitol building, in order to try and prevent the peaceful transfer of power in a free and fair election, based on the delusion that it was stolen...
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What I Think
Flashback: So it was sometime in the spring of 1998 (I think) and Chopper and I are doing what we had done for so many years in the past, and that's putting a song together. The band we started in 1984, First Light, was in its last year of existence, but we still had that creative spark that had...
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Back In Tha Day 2
The groove just hit me like that...
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Iditations
Nyabinghi Ises to The Most High, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of The Tribe of Judah, Haile Selassie I - Jah Rastafari!
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One Love (Come Together)
Cleveland Reggae Artists United - 1992 "Papa Dave" Smeltz/ Ed "Cellis" Skinner/ Session "Butchie B" Buchanan/ Brignite "Ras Briggy" Hill/ Carlos Jones - Alright... So after another deep dig into the dusty cassette tape archives, I have emerged with another golden nugget for you guys. When have…
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Kinky Reggae - I-tal Kent 1979
It's Throwback Thursday - And I've got a good one for you... I was recently digging through a crate of old cassette tapes and found this little nugget - a tape I had recorded many many years ago, recorded on a little boombox that was just sitting onstage - So right now I'd like to throw it back…
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NOW Is The Time!
On this day and EVERY day, I seek to amplify the voice of Love, Unity and Justice, because the voice of hate, division and discrimination has been too loud, for too long. Especially now as we are in the struggle against having a wannabe dictator take over the country and do away with our…
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Walking In The Light
Written at a time when I needed some positive reinforcement to keep going. That was over 25 years ago - so far so good...
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LosDrum Riddim
Just a vibe I was feeling one morning when I woke up...
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Still Monday
I know some days, it feels like the sun will never come out again, and the sadness will never go away. Sometimes we just gotta go through it to get to the other side. Have you ever felt like Monday will never end? I've been there, but I believe a better day is coming...
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Who Say (Riddim)
Who say my Reggae can't rock? That's the question I was asking back in 1980 when I first wrote this. I thought I would just share this instrumental version and let ya'll rock with it a bit. One Love, Los
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I Can't Breathe
A song I wish I didn't have to write... I Can't Breathe - 6/1/20 It's a new song but it's an old one how many have to be sung before we can overcome Lord how long must this go on before people wake up and see that this is so wrong I can't breathe please let me breathe now I can't breathe just...
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Apart-Together
I just wanted you all to know, I can feel you out there... 1 <3
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Hold On
Just a few words of encouragement...
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This Corona (Real Rock)
Hey it's your brother Los coming to you from "tha pad" where I'm hanging in and staying safe. I'm encouraging others to do what they can to try and slow and stop the spread of this deadly virus, which is threatening to overtake us. Much respect for and prayers to the ones who are out there on the...
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Summer Dub
I woke up one morning with this music running through my head. And as the days get shorter and we can feel the change in the air, I just felt like creating a tribute to the great summer we've had. So sit back and chill, and enjoy these days as we start to slide into Fall. I hope you have good...
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Ripple - Los
This song has been stuck in my head for the longest, and I just felt like playing it - hope you enjoy :-)
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Coming In From The Cold
For our dear Sister Juanita <3
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A New Day
The sound of the Sunrise...
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The Answers In Your Eyes (Demo)
That moment when you know...
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Respect To Jamaica
Jamaica celebrated its independence from colonial rule on August 6, 1962. I felt inspired to record this tribute to the island nation, which has contributed so much to the world. Jah bless! 1 <3
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Cleveland I'm Feelin U - feat. Dreadlock Dave
I wrote this one a few years back, and have always fantasized about recording it with an all-star cast of Cleveland musicians. Maybe one day that will happen. In the meantime, I figured I'd go ahead and let you guys hear this demo, since it is dedicated to you and the city I love. It has been 40...
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No Woman No Cry (acoustic version)
A Bob classic. I recorded this in Liv-ication to someone who asked me to play it for a departed loved one. Peace & blessings to you and yours. 1 <3
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MHS Pride Powers
Moreland Hills Elementary asked me if I could write a song for their end of the school year "Unity Day" celebration (June 4th), and this is what I came up with - very simple and straightforward. We want to give our children positive goals and affirmation, so that they can take pride in themselves...
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Rhythm Child
Written for my younger brother, who at a young age had a natural rhythmic ability and a love for music. After giving him a conga drum one Christmas, I watched his gifts blossom as he became a talented songwriter and musician, which seems to have now been passed on to his own two sons, who play…
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Now Is The Time (Demo version)
January 15, 2018 - Remembering and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy was my inspiration for giving voice to this song today. Give thanks to Harry J Studio for this Riddim. Maximum Respect to Scully Simms on Kete drum. Nyabinghi Fiyah burn Far-Iver! One Love
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Christmas (The Way It Used To Be)
I'm sending this out with a special prayer that it might help somebody, somewhere, somehow feel just a little bit better - the way it has helped me. This is the second version of a song I wrote back in 2013, that is dedicated to the memory of my Mom, who had always managed to make the holidays…
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Been Thru So Much Together
Originally written by legendary Cleveland musician, John Bassette in the early 70's, I recorded this version in tribute to him after he passed away. It didn't make it onto the album that was put together by Jim Ballard and many other local musicians who knew him, but I did get to perform it at…
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Ain't No Time
Written by J2 (Joseph Cooper)Recorded by First Light in 1994. This urgent message is for everybody - right now. Don't let it be too late.
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Love
This is a song the whole world needs to hear - it's by some friends of mine. The band is called Automatik Eden, and they will be coming here SOON! Let's FEEL the LOVE, SHARE the LOVE and SHOW more LOVE. That is all... http://www.automatikeden.com
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My Prayer
SO much love among my Sisters and Brothers whom I have witnessed coming together in this vibration - it really warms my heart. Yes I know that we are all human and imperfect, and not all can be roses and rainbows ALL the time, but what we experience puts us in the frame of mind and heart to…
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Sad For The World
Feeling the pain of the world so intensely this particular day, I drove out to the park to try and find some solace in nature and took my guitar with me, with the thought that maybe playing some music could help chase the blues away. As I sat there; noticing just how beautiful a day it was…
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Music To The Rescue
I think it speaks for itself...
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Stronger Together
I wrote this song on Nov 8th, 2016. At that time things didn't turn out as many of us had hoped. Now here we are, 4 years later, with renewed hope that we can recover and wake up from the nightmare of this last toxic administration, and try to live together with more civility and respect. I know...
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Children Unite
This is how I feel when we play music. Why can't it be like that always? I was inspired to write this song when passing by a playground and hearing the happy sound of children playing, laughing, running, shouting - and I thought to myself, "that's like music to my ears!" And so it was... :-)
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Congoman
Music track courtesy of Mantis TanTan Productions - *Vocal - Resinance - Nyabinghi drums, vocals and readings - Carlos Jones
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Congoman Nyabinghi
Congoman Nyabinghi by Carlos Jones
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Carlos Jones has been sharing his musical inspiration with Cleveland and the surrounding area for over 40 years, earning him the unofficial designation of “The Iron-man of Cleveland Reggae”. Born in Virginia, his earliest musical influence was the gospel music he heard in the church where his grandfather preached. In the mid-60s his family moved to Frankfurt, Germany, where he became fascinated by the Beatles and other popular music of the time. A few years later, after moving back to the states, his main musical interests were Soul, Jazz, Blues and Rock music, until he discovered Reggae in the mid 70s, which led him to seeing Bob Marley perform and then joining one of Cleveland's first local Reggae bands. He started out in 1978 as a side-man (percussion/vocals) with I-tal, one of Cleveland’s first homegrown Reggae groups, and then in 1984, split off from I-tal along with several other members to form the group, First Light.Carlos developed as the front man/lead vocalist for First Li
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