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
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Women In Reggae – Maddie Ruthless
“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
Women In Reggae – Hollie Cook
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
Women In Reggae – Jah9
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.”… women-in-reggae-jah9/" class="read-more">Read More
Women In Reggae – Sister Carol
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
Reggae Road Warriors – Three Women and Their Journey to Reggae Rise Up Utah 2018
Guest Post by Brad Metzger
Brad has covered Reggae for over 30 years for publications including Billboard, Reggae Report International, The Beat and United Reggae. For the past 2 years Brad has covered festivals including Cali Roots, Rototom Sunsplash in Spain and many others in his capacity as California Editor for Reggaeville.com… reggae-road-warriors-three-women-and-their-journey-to-reggae-rise-up-utah-2018/" class="read-more">Read More
Album Showcase: Various Artists – “Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone”
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.… ing-nina-a-reggae-tribute-to-nina-simone/" class="read-more">Read More
Center Stage with Reggae Icons Honors Clinton Fearon
January 2021
Cali Roots and Rootfire are honored to announce that their collaborative Center Stage with Reggae Icons project will feature reggae pioneer, Clinton Fearon, who is celebrating his 70th birthday on Wednesday, January 13th and will boast a month-long exploration of his impressive career.… reggae-icons/" class="read-more">Read More