Photos and review by Robin Shaffer Pure positive vibes on a higher frequency emanated from the stage on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in the form of Nattali Rize and her band, who opened for the Common Kings at Aggie Theatre. Wrapped in a message of universal alignment, with music as a power to uplift and […]
The February issue of the Global Reggae Charts magazine is out now. The cover this month belongs to the chart-topping Lila Iké, who’s “Second Chance” is currently dominating the singles chart. A member of Protoje’s In.Digg.Nation Collective, she continues to make a name for herself through her unique voice and style. There is also an […]
Written by Jen Cheshire After seeing Nattali Rize perform at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in June 2018, I had to buy this album. “Rebel Frequency” is an album that has restored my faith that reggae music with a message isn’t dead. Recently I heard somebody say “With all that’s going on in society today, […]
By Shelah Moody Olivia Newton John. The Bee Gees. Air Supply. Add rising star Natalli Rize to the list of innovative and powerful musical movements to arise from Australia. The dreadlocked, Melbourne born singer/songwriter/producer describes her style of music as rebel frequencies, which influenced the title of her latest album. Rize describes her style as […]
Article and photos by Sista Irie – Austin,Texas Some say reggae music never died and there was no need for a ‘Reggae Revival.’ Perhaps that is true, yet, the preservation of reggae music should never be taken for granted. Reggae music has experienced intermittent ups and downs beginning in the late eighties and early nineties […]
The first issue of the new year of Global Reggae Charts magazine is out. The end of 2018 was certainly a bit hectic for the whole GRC team, so we’re excited to be moving into 2019. Plenty of great music is currently out, plus there’s a whole year to summarize, so this issue is strictly […]
Julian Marley and Everton Blender added to 9 Mile Music Festival lineup! Julian Marley and Everton Blender join the 9 Mile Music Fest lineup that includes Nas, Shabba Ranks, Sizzla, Busy Signal, Capleton, Barrington Levy, Spice, and Mighty Crown! Also added to the impressive roster are local DJs Jah Stream and War Beezy! Fresh from the release of his latest album As I Am, Julian Marley […]
KINGSTON, JAMAICA (February 1, 2019) – The Bob Marley Foundation in partnership with Digicel and Alacran Foundation will be celebrating the 74th‘earth strong’ of the Honourable Robert Nesta Marley OM, under the theme ‘CATCH A FIRE’. Inspired by UNECSO’s recognition of Reggae as a genre of music worthy of protection and preservation, this year’s theme pays tribute to the 1973 critically acclaimed album which propelled Bob Marley and […]
Photo Credit: Jonathan Mannion ON SUNDAY, FEB. 10, STARTING AT 12:30 P.M. PT ÁNGELA AGUILAR, AIDA CUEVAS, FATOUMATA DIAWARA, NATALIA LAFOURCADE, SNATAM KAUR, SEUN KUTI, CRAIG MORRIS, AND SOFI TUKKER TO PERFORM AT PRELUDE TO THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JAN. 31, 2019) — The GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will take place at Microsoft Theater in […]
2018 was a great year for Reggae in France! We are excited to announce that Groundation took 2 awards for 2018 works! Reggae.Fr announced The Next Generation took the top award for best roots album and ‘Each One Dub One’ for best Dub album 2018! With over 16,000 votes, the people have spoken!! See link […]
ANALEA BROWN TO RELEASE INSPIRATIONAL NEW ALBUM QUEENDOMOUT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH VIA MENSCH HOUSE RECORDSRising Tongan songstress Analea Brown has just announced her upcoming album Queendom will be released on Friday, February 8th off Mensch House Records! So far she has released standout first singles and music videos off the album, critically acclaimed “Nuttah Buttah” and “Turn Up!” […]
LEA LOVE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EP ‘THE WAY I AM’ OUT THIS SPRING VIA MENSCH HOUSE RECORDS TOURING THE US THIS WINTER WITH FIJISoulful R&B/reggae singer Lea Love has just announced her upcoming EP release “The Way I Am,” out this spring off Mensch House Records! Combining full bass lines, sensual lyrics, and warm harmonies, Lea creates […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TODAY ROCKY DAWUNI DEBUTS VIDEO FOR “BEATS OF ZION” NEW ALBUM BEATS OF ZION IS OUT MARCH 8, 2019 THROUGH SIX DEGREES DISTRIBUTION Rocky Dawuni, the international music star/global ambassador and humanitarian activist, announces the release of his highly anticipated 7th studio album Beats of Zion, out March 8th, 2019 via Six Degrees Distribution. The thirteen-track […]
Giddimani Records teams up with Pressure Busspipe for this new brand release “Sweet Thoughts”. The single is now available on BANDCAMP and is taken from the “My Favorite Dj Riddim” which will be out in stores on February 8th. Get it now on Bandcamp
New York, New — January 2019 (Irish and Chin) — Voting for the wildly popular World Clash Dubplate Awards is underway on IrishandChin.com. And based on the influx of votes from fans and enthusiasm from artistes and sounds alike, it’s clear that excitement has been brewing since last year for the virtual awards, which celebrates […]
By Jen Cheshire It’s been close to ten years since Julian Marley last released an album, so this one has been very much anticipated. The album “As I Am” will be released this Friday, January 25th, 2019. I had no expectations as I’m not very familiar with Julian’s earlier albums; so when I started to […]
By Jen Cheshire Just when most people are getting to the age when retirement is on the horizon this is not the case for Donald Marshall and Dervin Dawes. The duo who form D’Nations (formerly Determination) are looking to take their musical career to the next level. Donald and Dervin grew up in the Olympic […]
Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta will produce Bob Marley‘s Three Little Birds, written by the late reggae legend’s eldest daughter, Cedella, February 1 – 24, 2019. The musical, based on Cedella’s children’s book, Three Little Birds, includes the songs “Three Little Birds,” “Jamming,” “Roots Rock Reggae,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” “Is This Love,” and others, and is recommended for children ages three […]
Maliika Walker “To be merciful and forgiving is his promise, so, never deny his guarantee.His love for us is broader than the universe, and as a father, he don’t show partialitySo, who am I but to exalt his name.” Papa- Julian Marley Julian Marley will be releasing his fourth studio album on January 25th titled […]
After a four-year hiatus Californian based, Reggae-Jazz fusion group, Groundation begins the 1st phase of their US tour this February. The band, rebuilt by lead vocalist Harrison Stafford, features a dynamic new set of musicians, performing songs from their new album “The Next Generation” which was released on September 21st, 2018. The new album “The […]
Jen Cheshire Not being familiar with Sammy Johnson at all, going into this EP review was a new experience for me. Sammy Johnson grew up with an Australian mother and a Polynesian father but didn’t really connect with the Polynesian part of his roots until he was given an album of the artist Fiji […]
Interview by Jen Cheshire Cookie The Herbalist, real name Stefano Raschi, is to be counted as one of Switzerland’s most prolific, successful and relevant reggae and dancehall artistes. Thanks to his powerful and energetic performances and his characteristic voice, his live shows are favorites in Europe and abroad. Recently I caught up with Cookie […]
By Danny Savage photo slideshow below November 16, 2018 marked Stephen Marley’s next-to-final stop in his “Evening with Stephen Marley” acoustic tour. This night was performed at the lovely and historical Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA. The Keswick marks its 98th year in this month, and what a perfect performance to showcase the venue’s pristine […]
Mystic Sound Wins World Clash Toronto, Canada — December 2018 — Sound clash excitement reached an all-time high at the epic 20th Anniversary staging of Irish and Chin’s World Clash on Saturday, November 17 at Toronto’s Tibetan Cultural Center when Mystic Sound nabbed the World Clash title, continuing the winning legacy of Canadian sounds for a […]
…Black Kush’s next stop is Trench Town, the fabled community that has produced a number of legendary artistes such as The Wailers (which included Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer), The Heptones, Alton Ellis and Delroy Wilson. Though it has also produced an impressive list of sports heroes, not even Trench Town is exempt […]
For many years I thought that a great many of my teachers were ill equipped with content, intellect or otherwise. I have had many bad experiences as a student, too many if I’m being completely honest. My name is Ryan R. Fraser and before being formally trained my Philosophy of education was “Education should be […]
Article and cover photo by Sista Irie, Austin, Texas “In light of the adversity I have encountered, I feel the need to stress that my only desire going forward is peace and love. I only want to be associated with my craft. Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of […]
Directed by TheTruth, over the past few months ‘Go Harda’ produced by Upsetta Records, has gained tremendous traction. The single, which has a strong repetition of the words ‘Go Harda’ provides a heart felt visual, which will resonate with viewers worldwide. As the video begins, you see six individuals sharing their real life struggles in […]
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