Ibrahim Hesnawi – The Father Of Libyan Reggae

Habibi Funk reaches deep into the box and presents songs by Ibrahim Hesnawi, also known as "The Father of Libyan Reggae". Kingston meets Tripoli in this fiery collection of Arabized roots, dub, dancehall and more. Hesnawi, who was featured on the last Habibi Funk compilation with his track "Tendme", creates a restless funk that is obviously built on a reggae foundation. Highlighted here is how Hesnawi has essentially created an effortless synthesis between traditional Libyan music and Jamaican reggae styles, as well as the endlessly disparate funk, jazz and disco accents that put Hesnawi firmly in his own league.