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*Thanks to GREY O’NEIL for co-authoring this post
As Coronavirus fears mounted in the United States, the music industry was one of the first to feel the economic impact en mass. Ultra Music Festival in Miami canceled on March 4, followed by SXSW on March 6, and the floodgates opened quickly thereafter.… Read More
The hysteria surrounding the coronavirus increases daily. While we all need to stay informed and take precautions to remain healthy and not contribute to the spreading of this flu-like virus, amid this growing panic, let’s not lose sight of those who are fighting for their lives against much more deadly diseases, like cancer.… Read More
Just a reminder on International Women’s Day that female reggae performers are abundant, but underrepresented at events
By: Kayla Kush (@djkaylakush)
Photo by Rupert Britton on Unsplash
Why is it that, in the conscious musical genre of reggae where there’s songs of equality and justice, women’s voices appear to be severely underrepresented?… Read More
I woke up in the middle of the night recently to find not one, not two, but all three of my cats leaning against me. I stayed awake only long enough to try to gently rearrange myself (so as not to disturb the cats, of course) into a more comfortable position, but in those fleeting moments, Treehouse!’s new song, “Culture Shock,” suddenly started playing in my mind.… Read More
Rootfire is giving away a pair of weekend general admission passes to Reggae Rise Up – Florida, taking place March 20 – 22, 2020.
One of the best festivals of the year, the 2020 lineup includes Damian Marley, Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads, Nakho & Medicine For The People, Soja, Iration, Matisyahu, Protoje, Collie Buddz, Fortunate Youth, Hirie, The Movement, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Keznamdi, Jesse Royal, Groundation, Badfish, The Elovaters, Dubbest, Landon McNamara, Ries Brothers and more!… Read More
“The music herein represents some of the most heartfelt ever committed to wax in the history of Jamaican music; it is not a joke thing, nor is it a rebel pose. Its truth and honesty has endured for nearly two decades, proving, if proof be needed, that real soul is timeless.” – Steve Barrow 1988.… Read More
