Your daily dose of international reggae news for Tuesday, February 26!
• Abijah returns with new single “the Rootsman”
• Hip-hop producer Mike Jones has high praise for Koffee
• Rest in Peace to Noel “Bunny” Brown
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Sunday, February 24!
• Kate Bush compilation features reggae version of “Rocket Man”
• Lady G concert marks triumphant return to music-making for Janice Fyffe
• UK label to release new Felch and Tovi Soul EP
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Best New Dancehall Releases
After devoting last week’s post to classic reggae music for Valentine’s Day, we return this week with a roundup of the best new dancehall releases that we’ve been spinning on the ATX Sound System. You can check out all of the tracks mentioned below on the Austin Reggae Festival Playlist.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Wednesday, February 20!
• Fresh from Grammy win, Shaggy inks new publishing deal
• Julian Marley’s “As I Am” album is topping the charts
• “Meet Us on Beat Street” event set for Feb 24 in Kingston
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Tuesday, February 19!
• First new album in 5 years for UB40 set for March 22 release
• National Library of Jamaica to establish reggae film archive
• Teddy Riley impressed with Zimbabwean dancehall chanter Nutty O
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Monday, February 18!
• Iakopo mixes reggae sounds with smile-inducing waves
• Naomi Cowan brings strong family ties to her singing career
• Tourists from Israel are flocking to Jamaica
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Saturday, February 16!
• GRiZ and Matisyahu combine on reggae-inspired track “A New Day”
• Machel Montano tops this week’s Billboard Reggae Charts
• VP Records releases impressive new “Reggae Mandela” collection
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Friday, February 15!
• Etana wowed the press last weekend in Los Angeles
• Morgan Heritage wins his second Grammy
• Ziggy Marley announces 2019 Rebellion Rises tour dates
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
They Call It Lover’s Rock!
Ah, Valentine’s Day. What better time of year to consider reggae’s romantic side? Lovers’ Rock was a style of reggae music that emerged in the mid- to late-1970s. It typically featured slower rhythms, sweeter vocals and a focus on romantic lyrics.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Wednesday, February 13!
• BMG’s new Trojan Jamaica label will showcase local music
• Kebra’s debut single is titled “Ring”
• Michael Franti & Spearhead announce 2019 summer tour
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Tuesday, February 12!
• Reggae on the River co-founder Carol Bruno dies
• Samini’s launch of “Untamed” album in Seattle is a success
• Why Africa needs another Bob Marley
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Monday, February 11!
• Chelsea Stewart chooses to sing reggae’s message of love
• Royal Albert Hall reggae show sells out in three hours
• Sting and Shaggy win Grammy, then announce 2019 UK tour
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Sunday, February 10!
• Cocoa Tea to release CocoRobics apparel line
• Klub Kartell announces new band members for 2019 shows
• Summer Thieves’ new video pushes buzz for Kiwi reggae
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Raised on Reggae: Hempress Sativa
Hempress Sativa grew up surrounded by authentic reggae culture. Born Kerida Johnson in Kingston, she was raised by devout Rastafarian parents who entertained many musical friends (such as “Uncle” Dennis Brown) in the family home. Her father (Albert “Ilawai Malawi” Johnson) operated the Jah Love Sound System, which meant that Kerida was effectively raised on reggae music.
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Thursday, February 7!
• Jah9’s new album “Field Trip” is climbing the reggae charts
• New Music Express lists their seven essential Bob Marley Tracks
• Shaggy talks to Rolling Stone about his new solo album
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
Your daily dose of international reggae news for Wednesday, February 6 — which is Bob Marley’s birthday!
• Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday: He would have been 74 today
• Mr Soul Of Jamaica album from Alton Ellis’ reissued
• Rum & Reggae Festival returning to Newcastle in June
Mark your calendar for April 19-21, which are the dates for the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival.…
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