Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records Presents REBEL ISLAND SOUL - Under The Influence: Reggae, Funk & Soul In Jamaica in the 1970s

Reggae Island Soul from Soul Jazz Records explores the deep connection between 1970s reggae, soul, and funk through 16 tracks by artists including John Holt, Lee Perry, Cornell Campbell, and The Cimarons. Featuring reggae interpretations of songs by acts such as The Jackson 5, Diana Ross & The Supremes, and The Temptations, the compilation highlights how Jamaican artists continued drawing inspiration from American black music throughout the 1970s.

The collection also traces how these influences shaped both Jamaican roots reggae and Britain’s emerging lovers rock scene, creating a rich cultural fusion between Jamaica, the US, and the UK.