Gilzene & The Blue Light Mento Band - Sweet Sweet Jamaica (2008)

Mento is a unique genre of Jamaican folk music with deep historical roots that extend far beyond tourist stereotypes. The new album by a leading ensemble led by Culture George demonstrates an authentic, albeit occasionally technically unrefined, sound featuring traditional instruments like the banjo and rhumba box. The repertoire includes calypso classics, early reggae rhythms, and familiar folk motifs. Despite a certain raw quality in the performance, the record stands out due to the vocal charm of the artists and a sincere, lighthearted atmosphere that reveals the true character of the genre.

Tracklist:
1-1 The Blue Light Mento Band - Crying [4:09]
1-2 Gilzene - Dream Of Me [3:55]
1-3 Gilzene - Gungu Walk [4:32]
1-4 The Blue Light Mento Band - Hill & Gully [4:27]
1-5 The Blue Light Mento Band - Honey & Honeycomb [4:11]
1-6 The Blue Light Mento Band - Wings Of A Dove [4:03]
1-7 Gilzene - Liza [3:53]
1-8 Gilzene - Ole Im Joe [4:38]
1-9 The Blue Light Mento Band - Sly Mongoose [3:19]
1-10 The Blue Light Mento Band - Sweet Sweet Jamaica [4:20]
1-11 The Blue Light Mento Band - Jammin' [4:07]
1-12 The Blue Light Mento Band - Wata Yu Garden [4:57]
1-13 The Blue Light Mento Band - Brown Girl In The Ring [3:28]
1-14 The Blue Light Mento Band - 10,000 Years [5:09]
1-15 Gilzene - Sweet & Dandy [3:43]