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 for 2021 will go on sale on 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 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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Reggae News You Can Use For February 12, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 12, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 12, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae and Afrobeat news! • Bounty Killer donates $250K to fund for dancehall pioneer Junior...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 11, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 11, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 11, 2020
Your daily dose of international Reggae and Afrobeat news! • Facts to know about the late Afrobeat king Fela Kuti...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 10, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 10, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 10, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Antibalas releases 7th studio album “Fu Chronicles” • Kalcium pays homage to...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 7, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 7, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 7, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Lashana Lynch proud to represent Jamaica in new Bond film • Nairobi...
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February 6 Is Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday!

February 6 Is Bob Marley’s 75th Birthday!

By Hugh Forest  /  February 6, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Happy 75th birthday to Bob Marley, the king of reggae • Multilayered...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 5, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 5, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 5, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • February 4 was World Wizkid Day • Grammy winner Koffee meets Jamaican...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 4, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 4, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 4, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Erykah Badu, Jimmy Cliff & other music celebs pay tribute to Bob...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 3, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 3, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 3, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Freddie McGregor’s son Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor signs Warner deal • Lawrence...
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Reggae News You Can Use For February 1, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For February 1, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  February 1, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” musical adaptation opens in Minneapolis • Mortimer...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 31, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 31, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 31, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Buju Banton and Koffee top nominations for IRAWMA Awards in Kingston •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 30, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 30, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 30, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Burna Boy’s Grammy snub shines light on World Music category problem •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 29, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 29, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 29, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Cocoa Tea was 100% certain Koffee would take home the reggae Grammy...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 28, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 28, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 28, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • $25M raised by Wyclef Jean to finance music publishing services In Africa...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 27, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 27, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 27, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Koffee takes home the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album • NPR’s...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 25, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 25, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 25, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Bob Marley's kids celebrate icon’s 75th birthday in Los Angeles • Internet...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 24, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 24, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 24, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • The 2020 Grammy nominees for reggae discuss state of their genre •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 23, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 23, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 23, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Rihanna releases Rihannazine, but long-anticipated reggae album still on hold • Skip...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 22, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 22, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 22, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Fire damages UK pub made famous by UB40 single “Red Red Wine”...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 21, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 21, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 21, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Drake to be featured on the next Popcaan album • Jessica Mbangeni...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 20, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 20, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 20, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Michelle Obama’s 2020 playlist features Burna Boy and Koffee • “Note To...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 18, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 18, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 18, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Koffee’s 2019 breakout single “Toast” is certified silver in the UK •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 17, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 17, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 17, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • British artist Stormzy thanks Drake for opening new musical opportunities • Long...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 16, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 16, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 16, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • New Shakira single “Me Gusta” revives Inner Circle’s reggae bop from 1992...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 15, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 15, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 15, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Akon finalizes a deal to build his own city in Senegal •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 14, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 14, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 14, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • National Cannabis Festival in DC to be headlined by Method Man •...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 13, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 13, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 13, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news! • Burna Boy wins big at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards  • Jamaica...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 11, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 11, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 11, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Saturday, January 11! • Bob Marley vinyl releases amongst top selling recordings...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 10, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 10, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 10, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Friday, January 10! • Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' receives reggae cover courtesy of...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 9, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 9, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 9, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Thursday, January 9! • Amazing concert in Africa marks the end of...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 3, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 3, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 3, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Friday, January 3! • Etana world tour begins with dates in Australia...
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Reggae News You Can Use For January 2, 2020

Reggae News You Can Use For January 2, 2020

By Hugh Forest  /  January 2, 2020
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Thursday, January 2! • The Internet is not happy that Rihanna’s reggae...
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Reggae News You Can Use For December 31, 2019

Reggae News You Can Use For December 31, 2019

By Hugh Forest  /  December 31, 2019
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Tuesday, December 31! • Barack Obama includes Koffee and Burna Boy on...
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Reggae News You Can Use For December 30, 2019

Reggae News You Can Use For December 30, 2019

By Hugh Forest  /  December 30, 2019
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Monday, December 30! • Akon urges Africans to re-invest their talent and...
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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.