Culture (band)

Culture is a Jamaican roots rock reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.

"Share the riches with the poor

Before they share the poverty with you" [Culture, Share the Riches]

The members of the trio are:

• Joseph Hill (Culture) (lead vocals)
• Albert Walker (backing vocals)
• Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals)

The recording that put Culture on the map was "Two Sevens Clash," a reference to the two sevens in the year 1977. This recording was recorded at Joe Gibbs Recording Studio in Kingston in 1978. Featured musicians include:

• Sly Dunbar
• Lloyd Parks
• Franklin Waul
• Errol Nelson
• Harold Butler
• Eric Lamont ("Bingy Bunny")
• Robbie Shakespear
• Lennox Gordon
• Uzziah Thompson ("Sticky")
• Herman Marquis
• Vin Gordon
• Tommy McCook
• Bobby Ellis

"Two Sevens Clash" was reissued by Shanachie in 1987. Other recordings by Culture include "Culture in Dub: 15 Dub Shots" on Heartbeat and "Stoned" on Ras.