Naomi Dube – Trumpets Shall Sound (1979) | Full Roots Reggae Album |

Experience the powerful spirit of classic Roots & Culture reggae with Naomi Dube's 1979 album, Trumpets Shall Sound. Filled with messages of spiritual awakening, justice, redemption, and hope, this timeless collection blends conscious lyrics with authentic Jamaican roots rhythms to create a deeply uplifting musical journey. Driven by thunderous basslines, steady one-drop grooves, warm Hammond organ melodies, Nyabinghi-inspired percussion, and triumphant horn arrangements, Trumpets Shall Sound captures the essence of late-1970s roots reggae. Naomi Dube's soulful female vocals lead listeners through songs of prophecy, vigilance, perseverance, and ultimate redemption. The album opens with the stirring title track "Trumpets Shall Sound," a call for awareness and spiritual renewal. "Walls of Babylon" challenges oppression and deception, while "Watchman at the Gate" reminds listeners to remain vigilant and faithful. "River of Judgment" explores truth and accountability, and the album concludes with "Morning of Redemption," a triumphant celebration of hope, freedom, and a brighter future. This album is a tribute to the enduring power of roots reggae as a voice for truth, consciousness, and unity. 🎵 Track Listing Side A 00:00 Trumpets Shall Sound 05:48 Walls of Babylon 11:36 Watchman at the Gate Side B 17:19 River of Judgment 23:02 Morning of Redemption 📀 Album Information Artist: Naomi Dube Album: Trumpets Shall Sound Year: 1979 Genre: Roots Reggae / Conscious Reggae / Roots & Culture Lead Vocals: Naomi Dube 🎙️ Session Musicians Lead Vocals: Naomi Dube Bass Guitar: Joseph "Deep Roots" Morgan Drums: Carlton "One Drop" Barrett Rhythm Guitar: Winston Reid Lead Guitar: Michael Thompson Hammond Organ & Piano: Neville Blake Nyabinghi Percussion: Ras Emmanuel Horn Section: Zion Trumpet Collective Backing Vocals: The Daughters of Zion 🎚️ Production Credits Produced by: Naomi Dube & Heritage Roots Productions Recorded at: Lion Heart Studio, Kingston, Jamaica Mixed at: Dub Vision Studios Recording Engineer: George McKenzie Mastering: Kingston Heritage Mastering 🌿 About the Album Trumpets Shall Sound is a prophetic roots reggae album centered on awakening, truth, and spiritual transformation. Through powerful storytelling and uplifting melodies, Naomi Dube encourages listeners to remain faithful during difficult times, stand firm against injustice, and embrace the hope of redemption. The album's themes draw inspiration from African heritage, spiritual consciousness, community strength, and the timeless roots reggae tradition of using music as a force for positive change. Whether you're a longtime fan of classic roots reggae or discovering conscious reggae for the first time, Trumpets Shall Sound delivers a rich and inspiring listening experience filled with deep cultural messages and authentic roots vibrations. 🔔 Track Themes • Spiritual Awakening • Justice & Truth • African Consciousness • Faith & Perseverance • Redemption & Hope • Unity & Freedom • Roots & Culture Heritage #NaomiDube #TrumpetsShallSound #RootsReggae #1979Reggae #ConsciousReggae #RootsAndCulture #FemaleReggae #JamaicanRoots #ClassicReggae #DubReggae #OneDrop #Rastafari #Nyabinghi #AfricanConsciousness #WallsOfBabylon #WatchmanAtTheGate #RiverOfJudgment #MorningOfRedemption #ReggaeAlbum #RootsRockReggae #GoldenEraReggae #ReggaeCulture #LionessReggae #ReggaeQueen #JahMusic #FreedomSongs #TruthAndRights #PositiveVibrations #VintageReggae #timelessreggae #consciousreggae #rootsandculture #classicreggae