Carlton Barrett’s drumming provides a steady, meditative pulse.
"Sun Is Shining" (Jamaican 7" Mix) is the definitive 1971 roots reggae masterpiece produced by at his Black Ark studio, featuring Bob Marley and the Wailers. While the song later became a global dance hit via the 1999 Funkstar De Luxe remix, the original Jamaican 7" mix is prized by collectors for its raw, haunting atmosphere and stripped-back arrangement. The Genesis of a Classic sun_is_shining_jamaican_7_mix
The 1971 7" single was originally released on the label in Jamaica and the Upsetter label in the UK. Its legacy evolved through several key versions: The Genesis of a Classic The 1971 7"
For the album Kaya , the song was re-recorded with a more polished, "soft reggae" feel and added backing vocals from the I-Threes. Carlton Barrett’s drumming provides a steady