{"product_id":"mad-professor-various-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds","title":"Mad Professor, Various  -  Melodies International presents Ariwa Sounds","description":"Founded in 1979 by Mad Professor, Ariwa Sounds grew from a South London front room studio into one of the UK’s most vital independent reggae labels, releasing hundreds of records across lovers rock, dub and roots.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurated by Melodies International, this 15-track compilation spans 45 years of the label’s output, following earlier collaborations and shaped by time spent working with Mad Professor both in Osaka and at Ariwa’s studio. Rather than a straight ‘best of’, it presents a broad and personal snapshot of the catalogue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe selection foregrounds key vocalists including Johnny Clarke, Sandra Cross, Kofi, U Roy, Sister Nancy, Queen Omega, Aisha, Abel Miller and Horace Andy, capturing the soulful pull of lovers rock alongside Ariwa’s more experimental dub side. Across love songs, social commentary and stripped-back studio explorations, it reflects the label’s character, independence and enduring influence.","brand":"Melodies International","offers":[{"title":"2LP","offer_id":56601572278658,"sku":"DHR-06548","price":31.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2800\/5583\/files\/60e0fc81b514b64fb129e150f5b7aa9c.jpg?v=1777500250","url":"https:\/\/dreamhouseldn.com\/products\/mad-professor-various-melodies-international-presents-ariwa-sounds","provider":"Dreamhouse Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}