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According to Reggae-vibes (DE), Queens Of Roots: Reggae’s Female Voices Women in Reggae take centre stage on Queens Of Roots , the latest project from Common Ground International and Jah Fingers Music. This 10-track set digs deep into the early to mid-1980s, bringing together solo singers and female-led groups from the UK reggae scene, with most of the tracks making their first appearance on an LP. Mwanamke Mwafrika, who later became Akabu, opens the set with the powerful 1982 cut Ethiopians Live It . Sharon Little contributes two strong cuts, including the roots-heavy Don’t Mash Up Creation and the genuinely rare Jah Love Is Gold , originally issued only on a hard-to-find Gorgon 7″ single. That version of tune track also brings the album to a close. Abakush, or Abacush, features three times. Founded in 1981 by singer-songwriter Denise “Jena” Davis and guitarist Gwarn Cozmic C., the group is represented by
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