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?… women-in-reggae/" class="read-more">Read More
As the US reggae scene evolves over time, there are some major forces at play, shaping the scene and helping get this music in front of more people who will love it.
Two of those forces are the annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival in Monterey, CA, and ineffablemusic.com/">Ineffable Music ineffablemusic.com/">Group.… women-in-reggae-amy-sheehan-of-ineffable-music/" class="read-more">Read More
What role has radio played in your life? My family used to listen to it on the drive to and from school. As a teenager I used to stay up late and listen to a show called Indie Soundcheck on FM 102.1, my notebook and pen in hand, ready to write down the names of the latest songs.… women-in-reggae-pat-mckay-of-siriusxms-the-joint/" class="read-more">Read More
Imagine living in Jamaica during the birth of reggae music. Like a fire igniting, the island had its own sound, a product of the unique time and place, of all the circumstances that brought Jamaicans to where they were—overcoming unimaginable suffering, uniting in hope and reclaiming their independence and identity.… women-in-reggae-patricia-chin-aka-miss-pat-of-vp-records/" class="read-more">Read More
“The goal is to write and record the baddest riddims possible and watch Babylon tumble from the weight of pure bass.”
-Maddie Ruthless, NYC, 2018
Over the years, I have had the privilege of interviewing quite a few musicians from within the reggae community and beyond.… women-in-reggae-maddie-ruthless/" class="read-more">Read More
ing">With her new album Vessel of Love dropping today on Merge Records, Hollie Cook once again presents to the world a fresh dose of her distinctive brand of reggae-infused tropical pop. Working with producer Martin ‘Youth’ Glover, Cook’s third full length album delivers with deep, stratified arrangements showcasing the vocal prowess of the West-London native.… women-in-reggae-hollie-cook/" class="read-more">Read More
How can I even begin to describe someone like Jah9? She is not just a musician, but a poet, and her work is immensely important to the world we live in today.
I will never forget riding in a car with two of my strong female friends, when I first heard Jah9’s song “Greatest Threat to the Status Quo.” Goosebumps formed on my skin; I couldn’t believe how very true, how relevant, and how impactful this tune was.… women-in-reggae-jah9/" class="read-more">Read More
Rootfire is starting a new series about Women in Reggae, to help amplify the voices of the amazing females that have made an impact on this music. These stories are specifically meant to help push women to the forefront when they have historically been held back, whether intentionally or subconsciously, not just in music but in politics, the workplace, and elsewhere.… women-in-reggae-sister-carol/" class="read-more">Read More
