TABOU1 news March 29 1999 It is a great time for Reggae lovers. TABOU1 "Roots with Quality" is please to announce the following releases: BERNARD COLLINS + ABYSSINIANS: LAST DAYS this brand new album features ABYSSINIANS lead singer BERNARD COLLINS on most tracks, as well as the original and legendary ABYSSINIANS trio. On top of fabulous harmonies that have become the trademark of the ABYSSINIANS, LAST DAYS features delicately crafted arrangements and melodies. It took several years to assemble this album, which features Bob Marley's WAILERS on two tracks "Jah Marley", a touching tribute to Bob Marley, and "Jahovah", a heart stopping ode to the Most High. This album easily matches the quality of those that the ABYSSINIANS have been known for. As usual, the presentation is superb and full lyrics and detailed credits are included in the 8 page color booklet. OUT APRIL 2 IN EUROPE AND APRIL 27 IN THE US. YAMI BOLO + SLY & ROBBIE: FREEDOM & LIBERATION YAMI BOLO is arguably the hottest young talent to emerge out of Jamaica's fertile pool of singers in recent years. Although only 29 years old, he is a veteran in the Reggae scene: he cut his first single, "When a man is in Love" at the tender age of 11, for Winston Riley's Technique label on the famous Stalag riddim. A brand new r'n'b flavored version of this beautiful cut is included in FREEDOM & LIBERATION, produced by Sly & Robbie, the World's leading riddim section and best producer and arranger. Throughout 13 cuts, YAMI BOLO more than lives up to his reputation: his voice is crystal clear and yet so powerful, delivering a message of Faith in Rastafari, love and rebellion against inequity. Some of you have heard several singles on the TAXI label, such as TRAMPLE, CURLY LOCKS, or LOVE MY WOMAN… From Nyabinghi inspired songs to more contemporary sounds, FREEDOM & LIBERATION is YAMI's best to date. Declares Sly: "this album was very special, we really wanted to show to the rest if the World how great Yami is, he ranks among our favorite new artists… We always include sounds from outside Jamaica into Reggae to make the music stronger and renew it, just like the Skatalites did in the 50-60's… Then, when we play for international artists, we can influence their sound. We tried to do the same with Yami Bolo on Freedom & Liberation." Robbie declared: "Yami could very well become a superstar, he's that good" OUT APRIL 30 IN EUROPE AND MAY 18 IN THE US. ________________________________________________________________________________ Guillaume Bougard TABOU1 "Roots with quality" RAW # 1234 14 avenue Hoche - 75008 Paris - France phone: 33 6 80 61 06 74 fax: 33 1 53 76 21 34 =============================================================================