Fred Locksā 1976 LPĀ Black Star LinerĀ sits on any short list of classics from Reggaeās 1970s golden era. The LP, available again in a newly remastered edition, evokes the earnest vision of repatriation that Marcus Garvey articulated and attempted to actualise a century ago.
Writers Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton put the release in context in Reggae: The Rough Guide: āāBlack Star Linersā became an enduring roots anthem that helped define the period. Fred Locksā voice was apposite to the deep roots rhythms that supported it as well as to the serious themes of iniquity, faith and repatriation."
At the time of the albumās initial release, the singer simply recalled, āI wasnāt so versed in Rasta but itās really because of sufferation over the years why you find more to write about. Even āBlack Star Linersā was a song I start to write about two years ago (1973). It never reach completion until the day in the studio, you know, the very last words.ā
The album is the result of the collaboration between producer Hugh Boothe and his friend Fred Locks (born Stafford Elliot), both of whom were members of Jamaicaās Twelve Tribes Of Israel (Rastafarian) organization. The album followed the release of the single āBlack Star Linersā in 1975 on Bootheās Jahmikmusik label (an affiliate of Twelve Tribesā Jahlovemuzik Soundsystem). 
Fred Locks Classic Album 'Black Star Liner' To Be Re-Released
Fred Locksā 1976 LPĀ Black Star LinerĀ sits on any short list of classics from Reggaeās 1970s golden era. The LP, available again in a newly remastered edition, evokes the earnest vision of repatriation that Marcus Garvey articulated and attempted to actualise a century ago.
Writers Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton put the release in context in Reggae: The Rough Guide: āāBlack Star Linersā became an enduring roots anthem that helped define the period. Fred Locksā voice was apposite to the deep roots rhythms that supported it as well as to the serious themes of iniquity, faith and repatriation."
At the time of the albumās initial release, the singer simply recalled, āI wasnāt so versed in Rasta but itās really because of sufferation over the years why you find more to write about. Even āBlack Star Linersā was a song I start to write about two years ago (1973). It never reach completion until the day in the studio, you know, the very last words.ā
The album is the result of the collaboration between producer Hugh Boothe and his friend Fred Locks (born Stafford Elliot), both of whom were members of Jamaicaās Twelve Tribes Of Israel (Rastafarian) organization. The album followed the release of the single āBlack Star Linersā in 1975 on Bootheās Jahmikmusik label (an affiliate of Twelve Tribesā Jahlovemuzik Soundsystem).
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