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Music Estelle lives happily with 'Love Like Ours'
Give her a pen, paper and a mic and this songbird is sure to melt you heart away. We caught up with Estelle to explore her musical journey thus far, her frame of mind presently and her upcoming album led by the Tarrus Riley-assisted Love Like Ours.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje Delivers Cinematic Visuals for Powerful “Blxxd Money” Single
There are some songs that need interesting visuals to make it more appealing, and others that are so vivid that the entire picture instantly paints itself within each listener’s mind. Protoje’s single “Blxxd Money” is definitely the latter. In just under four minutes, the Jamaican artist packages a story of corruption into a catchy song that allows the message to sink in deeper with each replay of the single.
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Music Watch Reggae Sumfest 2017 Live!
Be a part of the Reggae Sumfest 2017 experience!
By Biko Kennedy
Music BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS: The Ultimate Illustrated History
The new book, BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS: The Ultimate Illustrated History (Voyageur Press, September 1, 2017 / US $35) documents the Jamaican legends’ crucial role in establishing reggae's global popularity and enduring influence with socially conscious lyrics that made Marley a global symbol of pride and justice.
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Music Complex Media Breaks Down the Caribbean's Impact On The DNA of Hip Hop
Complex unfolds the often under-reported story of how important the Caribbeans are to Hip Hop music, the creation of the genre and where today's culture would be without the influence.
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Music 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREENSLEEVES RECORD LABEL CELEBRATED WITH NEW YORK CITY CONCERT
On Wednesday June 21, 2017, VP Records and the famous B.B. Kings Blues Club in Times Square, New York held an epic night of international roots reggae and dub to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of historic U.K. reggae label, Greensleeves Records.
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Music Mini-Documentary: Reggae Band EarthKry, The making of Debut Album "Survival"
As EarthKry prepares for the release of their anticipated "Survival" debut album June 30th, and a summer tour kicking off on International Reggae Day, July 1st, the reggae band has taken fans and music lovers into the making of their inaugural anthology.
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Music New Bob Marley Autopsy Documentary
Watch this new documentary: Autopsy - The Last Hours Of… Bob Marley"A documentary series that reveals the truth behind the controversial deaths of global icons and people whose untimely deaths were surrounded by scandal and intense media attention."
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Music Chris Brown flexes Dancehall prowess with Konshens
Dancehall, the difficult to quantify and forever shape-shifting genre, finds Konshens consistently evolving with its sound yet remaining true to his core fanbase. With a little over a year since its debut, his single Bruk Off grabs an irresistible remix from RnB crooner Chris Brown.
By Biko Kennedy
Music Protoje’s Blood Money Begs No Pardons
Every now and then, there comes a song that helps make sense of the world around us. Even if just for a minute, the song transports its listeners into the depths of an artiste's mind and soul, giving a voice to far too frequently unspoken, muffled or suppressed thoughts and beliefs.
By Shana-Kay Hart
Music UB40 Embraces Vocal Tranquility with 'Unplugged' and 'Greatest Hits' Compilations
"This is the first time we've taken iconic UB40 tunes and done them in an acoustic style," says Ali Campbell. "It all sounds very fresh. It's completely unlike anything we've done before."
By Biko Kennedy
Music Courtney John returns with 'Strangers'
Meet Courtney John, the lovers rocker, that enigmatic, rare artist who comes along every once in a while, with uniqueness that simply radiates. His peers have called him a modern-day Slim Smith; some say he’s like a young Eddie Kendrick’s or even Curtis Mayfield.
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Music Stepping Razor: Peter Tosh’s Music, Militancy and Unfinished Revolution
From ‘400 Years’ to ‘Legalize It,’ from the Wailers to the unicycle, Peter Tosh left a catalogue that still defines militant reggae. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Wailers, honoured with Jamaica’s Order of Merit, remembered in film as the Stepping Razor — his revolution continues.
By JamaicansMusic Editorial
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 8: A reassuring conclusion!
The end of the festival arrived and caught us unprepared. We were ready to spend at least another week here, but we will be also happy to wait for the next Rototom’s edition. After the show all the members of the organisation went on the Main Stage to thank the people and they told us to have faith: the european reggae festival will be happy to welcome everybody next year in the same amazing and enjoyable location!
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 7: Friend’s night!
The day after Manu Chao’s sold out everyone was amazed, this 2016 edition already brought in Spain more than the usual 250’000 people and we still had to listen to many other artists. In a place like Rototom whoever comes must be aware of the festival’s hugeness and that live music starts at 8.30pm to continue for almost ten hours, a long time dedicated just to the best of reggae, dancehall, dub and ska.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 6: Manu Chao’s Sold Out!
We saw more people than usual as soon as we woke up. We were going to have a very long night, because of the two main shows: Manu Chao on the Main Stage and Jah Shaka at the Dub Academy.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash Day 5: A festival for Europe?
Reggae has a good and old friendship with Europe, a continent that got the message and gave birth to many talents of the genre. On our fifth day at the 23rd european reggae we wait for one of our continental stars: Dub Inc from France.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 4: When the stars come back
It was impressive to see thousands of fans gathering at the entrance long before the official start. Many came just to see Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley back at the Rototom after three years. By the way, he was spotted near the Dancehall stage in 2015, chatting and chilling with the people.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 3: What a night!
The festival’s area was already lively when we arrived, masses came early for today’s guests!
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 2: Old and New Vibes!
It's not easy to orientate ourselves in Rototom's world, as it has many places to visit night and day.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Rototom Sunsplash 2016 Day 1: It’s just the beginning!
It took us another adventurous journey to get here, but we found again the familiar and joyful atmosphere we were looking for.
By Ferruccio, Gianluca, Giulio
Music Watch Reggae Sumfest 2016 Live!
Reggae Night comes alive tonight!
By Biko Kennedy
Music Kristine Alicia places 'Hand Over River'
Kristine Alicia delivers her best music video to date. The release, Hand Over River, is her second single from the upcoming album, Songs From Zion.
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Music Protoje simply 'Can't Feel No Way'
"Jamaica's own Protoje returns with a new reggae jam called "Can't Feel No Way," premiering exclusively on Billboard.
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