14 Sep 2012

Essential NZ Albums: Herbs - Light of the Pacific

From Music 101, 11:55 pm on 14 September 2012

Combining the influences of Bob Marley and the music of their Polynesian heritage, Herbs were pioneers of a Pacific reggae sound.

Nick Bollinger discusses their first long-player Light of the Pacific.

Herbs: Light of the Pacific album cover

Photo: album cover

Adapted from the book 100 Essential Albums, by Nick Bollinger, published by Awa Press.

Music Details

Artist: Herbs
Songs: Light of the Pacific, Thems The Breaks, Mama’s Song, Jah’s Son, Crazy Mon, Meteli.
Album: Light of the Pacific
Label: Warrior