Austin Reggae Fest 2020

Austin Reggae Fest Has Been Cancelled For 2020

Central Texas Food Bank information on cancellation

Next year’s dates are Fri thru Sun, April 16-18, 2021.
Tickets sales for 2021 event begin Mon, February 1.

Get excited for the 2021 event by reading daily updates on the most important Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeat news!

Reggae News You Can Use For May 22, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 22, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 22, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Davido and Burna Boy added to Africa Day Benefit...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 21, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 21, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 21, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Bounty Killer and Beenie Man set for dancehall clash...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 20, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 20, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 20, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Downloading of Bob Marley’s music soars during the COVID...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 19, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 19, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 19, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • The new face of reggae-inspired collaboration is Shatta Wale...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 18, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 18, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 18, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Koffee Is better than all the male dancehall artistes,...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 15, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 15, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 15, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Beenie Man under fire for selling branded face masks...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 14, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 14, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 14, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Eric Rachmany of Rebelution releases “Headlines” album with Amp...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 13, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 13, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 13, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • July 10 is release date for the new Shaggy...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 12, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 12, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 12, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Chronixx talks about the origins of “Smile Jamaica” •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 11, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 11, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 11, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Bob Marley died 39 years ago on May 11...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 9, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 9, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 9, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Lila Ike to release debut EP “The ExPerience” on...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 7, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 7, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 7, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Buju Banton explains why reggae hasn’t achieve mainstream appeal ...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 6, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 6, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 6, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Gorillaz & Skepta honor Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen with...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 5, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 5, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 5, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • “Chance” is the uplifting new single from Dancehall artist...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 4, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 4, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 4, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Damian Marley talks about his “Welcome to Jamrock” cruise...
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Reggae News You Can Use For May 1, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For May 1, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / May 1, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Macka Diamond leads effort to Help pregnant women during...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 30, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 30, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 30, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Burna Boy to go on hiatus: “No Music. No...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 29, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 29, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 29, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Afrobeats hitmaker Kel P talks music production on Behind...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 27, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 27, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 27, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • How Fela Kuti changed the game with Fela Fela...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 25, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 25, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 25, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Davido’s new video will support coronavirus research fund •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 24, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 24, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 24, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • "Anloga Junction" is new album from Stonebwoy released today...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 23, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 23, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 23, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Jada Kingdom amongst dancehall artists to watch for 2020...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 22, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 22, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 22, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Beyoncé’s collaboration with Shatta Wale inspired Sarkodie record deal...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 21, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 21, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 21, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” gets new animated video...
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Reggae News You Can Use / Special 4-20 Edition

Reggae News You Can Use / Special 4-20 Edition

By Hugh Forest  / April 20, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Akon’s new reggae-inspired album is due out at the...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 17, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 17, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 17, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Aidonia blasts Jamaicans who Ignore Coronavirus quarantine • Buju...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 15, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 15, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 15, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson reggae tribute album announced...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 13, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 13, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 13, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Chronixx strikes a very controversial position on COVID-19 •...
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Reggae News You Can Use: Easter 2020 Edition

Reggae News You Can Use: Easter 2020 Edition

By Hugh Forest  / April 10, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • April 10 is Bunny Wailer’s 73rd Earthstrong Celebration •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 9, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 9, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 9, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Catch Shaggy on MTV Unplugged At Home on Friday,...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 8, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 8, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 8, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Bob Marley will serenade the United Kingdom on Good...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 7, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 7, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 7, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Billboard sees 51st top 40 hit from Rihanna, moving...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 6, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 6, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 6, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Afrobeats artist DarkoVibes drops "Kpanlogo" featuring Mr. Eazi and...
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Reggae News You Can Use For April 5, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For April 5, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / April 5, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Koffee’s “Toast” featured in new commercial for LIFEWTR  •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For March 14, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For March 14, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / March 14, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Meek Mill enjoys his short visit to Montego Bay...
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Reggae News You Can Use For March 5, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For March 5, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / March 5, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Koffee says that Dancehall music needs a lot more...
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Reggae News You Can Use For March 3, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For March 3, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / March 3, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • “Bob Marley — LEGACY: 75 Years A Legend” documentary...
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Reggae News You Can Use For March 2, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For March 2, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / March 2, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Afrobeats star Don Coleone and Zlatan Ibile to release...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 28, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 28, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 28, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Pharrell and Buju Banton working together on mystery project...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 27, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 27, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 27, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Amanda Black shares stunning visuals for new single ‘Ndizele...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 26, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 26, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 26, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • 25-year-old Kizz Daniel is taking over the Afrobeat scene...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 25, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 25, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 25, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Biggest albums of 2020 will be from Kendrick Lamar,...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 24, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 24, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 24, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Burna Boy announces 2020 'Twice As Tall' world tour...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 21, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 21, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 21, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Naomi Campbell curates her favorite Afrobeat tracks for Apple...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 20, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 20, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 20, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • February 20 is Rihanna’s birthday!• One Love football matches...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 19, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 19, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 19, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Mr Eazi pitches coconut farming idea as way to...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 18, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 18, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 18, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Freddie McGregor receives Black History Month meets Reggae Icon...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 17, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 17, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 17, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeat news! • Jah9 says that the church is too judgmental over...
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Reggae News You Can Use For Valentine’s Day 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For Valentine’s Day 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 14, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae and Afrobeat news! • Let Bob Marley’s love songs set the mood for your...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 13, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 13, 2020

By Hugh Forest  / February 13, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae and Afrobeat news! • Dancehall artist Spice reaches one million YouTube subscribers • Patoranking...
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The Austin Reggae Festival believes that helping those in need in our community is a central theme of the music we celebrate every year. We also believe strongly in the Central Texas Food Bank’s fight against hunger in Central Texas. Please consider making a donation.