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Single Showcase: Ha’angana – “Rub A Dub”

By Dave Shiffman on Nov 22, 2024 •

In September of 2022, Rootfire premiered a track called “Trading Bread” by Tongan-American artist, Eddie Ha’angana, which led the way for his debut LP, album/4aYDFFWKu8aPHPvocGFysR?si=HBgJCamsTZKoOSo-DVc0Yg">Cheers to the Chiefs, released in January of 2023. Driven by his lifelong love of reggae and a passion for creating his own, many of the tracks on that LP had been composed years earlier, until Ha’angana finally manifested the time and resources to record and release them professionally.… showcase-haangana-rub-a-dub/" class="read-more">Read More

Single Showcase: Sierra Drive Sounds – “Hope and Religion”

By Jeremy Sanchez on Sep 21, 2024 •

Sierra Drive Sounds is a Virginia Beach-based production label with a studio band that records and releases material under the same name. The band’s latest single, “Hope and Religion,” recognizes the link between the luck we need and the love we hopefully receive from the people around us.… showcase-sierra-drive-sounds-hope-and-religion/" class="read-more">Read More

Single Showcase: Skadanks – “No Cocaine”

By Dave Shiffman on Jun 27, 2024 •

Thirty years ago this month, New York City reggae band Skadanks released their one and only LP, album/0vcr7PmsiPYemQ8PAH7xQg?si=CFSZOgokQj-mCuwJ05991g">Give Thanks. The band and album had been a big part of my youth and, as such, during my earlier days of writing for Rootfire, I had authored an Album Showcase article about it.… showcase-skadanks-no-cocaine/" class="read-more">Read More

Single Showcase: Black Lion – “Peace & Love”

By Semaj Surreal on May 20, 2024 •

Malawi is a country I knew nothing about. When I moved to South Bend, IN, the last possibility on my mind was meeting someone who would know everything about African music that I had ever wanted to learn and more.… showcase-black-lion-peace-love/" class="read-more">Read More

Single Showcase: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – “One Dub at a Time” feat. Clinton Fearon

By Semaj Surreal on Apr 19, 2024 •

Editor’s Note: At midnight last night, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad released a mini-EP on Easy Star Records titled album/2sq5i43qViiNTgt5Y0SUAt?si=QH2IdWOjTpmHOFngsdbdwA">Chants Dubbed and Remixed, which includes two mind-blowing dub remixes of their song, “Chants” featuring Clinton Fearon from their last studio LP, album/67exgPOuWMYACAYVnp7J4a?si=ykW_4YFyTcS4DNj2khLqkA">Love in Time.… showcase-giant-panda-guerilla-dub-squad-one-dub-at-a-time-feat-clinton-fearon/" class="read-more">Read More

Single Showcase: Mihali ft. Wax – “Real Good Day”

By Tim Azzarano on Mar 07, 2024 •

Vermont-based singer/songwriter, Mihali, has done it again with this feel-good, uplifting tune. With production from Cisco Adler and indie/hip-hop artist, Wax, featured on the track, what could possibly go wrong?!

“Real Good Day” pulls the listener in immediately with an extremely inviting guitar intro/solo that sets the tone of the song.… showcase-mihali-ft-wax-real-good-day/" class="read-more">Read More

Film Showcase: Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall

By Dave Shiffman on Dec 19, 2023 •

Reggae fans, do yourselves a favor and add this crucial documentary to your watch list: Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall. The film chronicles the growth of dancehall from its roots amongst Kingston sound systems to its crosspollination via the Jamaican diaspora of New York City, the borough of Brooklyn in particular.… showcase-bad-like-brooklyn-dancehall/" class="read-more">Read More

Rootfire Single Showcase: FeelFree – “Overdue”

By Brooke Ashley on Mar 07, 2023 •

One incredible thing about music is finding healing and comfort in songs that are relatable. Especially when it comes to heartbreak. Ending a relationship that you were once so incredibly sure of is far from easy. Listen to FeelFree’s single premiering today on Rootfire, titled “Overdue,” and you will be reassured that you’re not alone in the confusing and overwhelming emotions that come with breakups, as well as the grief that follows.… showcase-feelfree-overdue/" class="read-more">Read More

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