The longstanding British roots reggae band may have strolled onto the stage at the Concorde in an understated way, but their music continues to stir the soul just as much as it did when they first caught the ear of John Peel way back when.
The band’s seminal 1979 album Live at the Counter-Eurovision set a benchmark for UK reggae, and their politicised brand of music was soaked up by an appreciative Brighton crowd.
Fans from their early days mingled with a younger generation just as keen to hear songs about racial injustice and capitalism. The venue was packed with smiling, skanking people there to have a good time and soak up the roots vibe. A series of albums over the years has seen their sound evolve, with nods to jazz and soul, but the original 'deep dread' sound is what we were treated to on Friday night.
Misty In Roots will play at Womad at the end of July and they are sure to go down an absolute storm - classic, conscious reggae.
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