In celebration of International Womens’ Month, and of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, Stephen Marley shared Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone with the world on March 18, 2022. The album features seven different artists, all of them women, performing well-known Nina Simone songs with a reggae spin on them.… Read More
Most people will tell you that you can’t travel through time. Clearly, they have not heard the music of French reggae collective Pinnacle Sound, whose vintage vibrations transport listeners back to the golden age of Jamaican music.
Every now and then I hear an artist that instantly captivates me, and within the first few notes of “Thankful,” off Pinnacle Sound’s recently released Soul Medicine LP, I was hooked.… Read More
There is something that intrigues me about analog tape recording in the modern era. Perhaps I’m fascinated that we are still hung up on the sounds of yesterday, or maybe by the fact that artists are still finding ways to wow us with old technology. … Read More
The Movement is raising funds for Destiny Community Cafe in North Charleston, SC. One winner will receive this 18×24 foil poster, signed by The Movement, Ballyhoo, and Little Stranger, from their February 2022 east coast tour.
As part of their ongoing efforts to give back, the band identifies local and regional organizations where a couple thousand dollars can really make a difference (as opposed to larger national charities with multi-million dollar budgets).… Read More
Intrepid Vermont multi-instrumentalist Mihali returns with a new studio single, “Maplewood.” via Ineffable Records, the buoyant, reggae-tinged tune is now available for listening across all streaming platforms. Produced by prominent California roots musicians Nate Feinstein (Iya Terra) and mixed by E.N.… Read More
I’ve only had so many ocean encounters in my life. One particularly memorable experience found me with a snorkel, mask, and flippers, coasting over a very shallow coral reef. If I just let myself float, the waves would carry me intensely over canyons of wild and beautiful reef, abundant with majestic color and light.… Read More
Northern California’s Premier Reggae, Roots, and Hip Hop Music Festival Will Take Place May 26-May 29, 2022
California Roots Music and Arts Festival returns this May after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. For the first time ever Cali Roots has expanded into a four-day event of reggae, roots, and hip hop music.… Read More
Win a copy of Alborosie‘s For The Culture vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records.
For The Culture, which was released through VP Records on June 4th, 2021 on LP, CD, and digital, is Alborosie’s 8th full-length vocal album. Engineered, produced, and mixed by the Italian-Jamaican Rastafarian dub specialist, Alboroise uses vintage analog gear, dub sirens, reel-to-reel tape, and the help from other reggae icons such as Collie Buddz and Wailing Souls, to make this heavy-hitting record come to life. … Read More
