DESCRIPTION
Red Vinyl
Mama Africa is the fourth studio album by Jamaican reggae legend Peter Tosh, released in 1983. The album continues Tosh’s powerful blend of roots reggae, political commentary and socially conscious songwriting, with themes of African identity, freedom, injustice and resistance running throughout the record.
The album features Tosh’s distinctive vocals and uncompromising delivery across a mix of original songs and covers. Highlights include the title track “Mama Africa,” the politically charged “Stop That Train,” “Johnny B. Goode” and “Glass House.”
Mama Africa captures Peter Tosh at his most direct and outspoken, combining infectious reggae rhythms with messages of liberation and social change. It remains an important album in Tosh’s influential solo catalogue.
TRACKLIST
SIDE A
Mama Africa
Stop That Train
Johnny B. Goode
Where You Gonna Run
Peace Treaty
SIDE B
Feel No Way
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Glass House
I'm the Toughest
Maga Dog