Sylford Walker - They Don't Know (7" Vinyl)

Poor Man’s Friend Records welcomes legendary roots vocalist Sylford Walker to the label with They Don’t Know, a heavyweight new 7-inch rooted in classic conscious reggae traditions.

Built on a deep drum-and-bass groove with a swung Nyahbinghi feel, sparse guitars, percussion and atmospheric saxophone, this is a low-slung modern roots cut with real authority. Walker’s unmistakable voice brings the kind of spiritual weight and lived-in presence that serious reggae buyers immediately recognise.

Backed with the dubbed-out companion They Don’t Dub, this is an easy recommendation for collectors of roots, dub and message-driven reggae, especially anyone drawn to the enduring power of Walker’s classic recordings.