Article and photos by Beverly ‘Sista Irie’ Shaw “And to the man whose iniquity is forgiven, all manner of blessings are promised” Psalms 32:1 March 16, 2019 will long be remembered as the night when the most highly anticipated reggae concert in the history of Jamaica came to fruition. Excitement built for many months in advance of Buju’s […]
Written by Jen Cheshire Hawaii based band, The Green will be releasing their new acoustic album “Black and White” on Friday, March 22nd. Celebrating a decade as a band, they revisit their previous four albums, picking out popular songs and making them a personal message to their fans in an acoustic form, before working on […]
Photography by Rock ‘N’ Robins After all, he did six dates in the colorful state!! Island Stage was blessed to have covered 3 of them. Durango, Colorado 3.5.19 Mindy Walck The 7th stop on the Stephen Marley Acoustic Jams Tour took place at the Community Concert Hall in Durango, Colorado. While stellar staple in the […]
(Oahu, Hawaii) – In early November 2018, The Green supported their old friend Bruno Mars for two shows at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The members of the Green were blown away when the sold out stadium sang along to their hits. But it was a little seen video of the band warming up backstage for those shows that really demonstrates […]
By Jen Cheshire “Aaron Nigel Smith released his debut solo album In Our America, on his Aya World label, in partnership with Tuff Gong International, on March 8, 2019. With reggae songs that speak truth to today’s turbulent times, In Our America offers positive messages and inspiration for everyday activism. Songs from the new album […]
“African reggae star Rocky Dawuni continues to demonstrate he’s one of the most exciting artists coming out of Africa. His style goes beyond traditional roots reggae by incorporating other genres such as highlife, ear friendly Afropop, seductive global beats and more. “- World Music Central “African reggae star Rocky Dawuni continues to demonstrate he’s one of […]
GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® nominated Colombian Reggae band, Locos Por Juana, premiere the new title track and video from their upcoming reggae album, “Crazy for Jane,” with GRAMMY® nominated band Common Kings. “Crazy for Jane” is available on all digital and streaming platforms. Locos por Juana is due to release their new album titled, “Crazy for Jane,” […]
Quannum and Solesides co-founder, and Grammy nominated MC, Lateef the Truth Speaker has joined forces with acclaimed Bay Area DJ and producer Jah Yzer and the multi-talented musician and reggae artist Winstrong, to showcase the crossroads of reggae and hip-hop on their newest project Roots & Tings. The new music draws deeply and respectfully from […]
Kumar Fyah Bent and Frankie Music have teamed up once again to release “Dem Nuh Real”. (Jah Glory, from Raging Fyah’s 2nd Album – Destiny, was produced by FrankieMusic) The Pre-Order is now available and full release on March 14th, to all digital platforms.
Article and Photos by Sista Irie, Austin, Texas Austin loves Stephen Marley! That says a lot for a city known as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Music is as prevalent as the air one breathes, yet Stephen Marley stands out as a city favorite. Although, Austin is known internationally for music, the city […]
Distributed by Tuff Gong International Aaron Nigel Smith will release his debut solo album In Our America, on his Aya World label, in partnership with Tuff Gong International, on March 8, 2019. With reggae songs that speak truth to today’s turbulent times, In Our America offers positive messages and inspiration for everyday activism. Songs from […]
Imagine, if you will, a sort of “dream concert,” a Reggae Woodstock that unites two of the finest Jamaican bands ever, playing behind a once-in-a-lifetime assembly of the music’s foundational creators performing all new classics composed for the event. Well, that’s exactly what one of South America’s most audacious and respected percussionists, Hernan Sforzini, has […]
REGGAE LEGENDS, THE AFRICAN DIASPORA and HISTORIC ICONS ALL INTERCONNECT KINGSTON, JAMAICA (MARCH 5, 2019) – Bob Marley’s eldest daughter, Cedella, and Primary Wave, license-holder of The Wailers’ music and many other reggae masterpieces, are teaming up with Creative Principals—the trio made up of M. Menelik Makhar, Dermot Hussey, O.D. and Robert Roach—in this “Lion of Judah,” […]
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 […]
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