Reggae News You Can Use For December 31, 2020

Your daily dose of international Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Afrobeat news!

• “Legend” album from Bob Marley was (again) this year’s top reggae album
• Shenseea was one of dancehall’s breakout artists of 2020
• Some of Jamaica’s biggest stars now look to be leaving reggae

Also newsworthy is the fact that the 2019 Austin Reggae Festival raised $160,868.77 to help feed hungry Central Texas families.

While the 2020 Austin Reggae Festival was canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns, please mark your calendar now for April 16-18, 2021 when the event will make a triumphant return.

Finally, learn more about the Austin Reggae Fest community by listening to our new podcast. This month’s interview covers the life and legacy of Toots Hibbert, via the recollections of longtime KUTX radio personality Jay Trachtenberg.

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