For more than a decade Tribal Seeds have cultivated a worldwide following and established themselves as leaders the progressive roots movement in their hometown of San Diego, CA. On President’s Day 2018 they host the first annual Boomshaka Festival, co-headlining with Stick Figure, and joined by The Original Wailers, Don Carlos, HIRIE, The Expanders, Aloha Radio, DJ Carlos Culture, and Tribe Of Kings.… Read More
At its roots, reggae is freedom fighter music. It is played to unite people against cultural oppression, political corruption and injustice. During the early hayday of roots reggae in the 70’s, the genre carried its message in the face of the violent era of political unrest that followed Jamaica’s independence from Britain, identifying with the Rastafarian religion and the message to repatriate the black people back to the Motherland of Africa.… Read More
When most people think music festival, they think summer time. The thing I love about One Love Cali Reggae Fest is getting that dose of music fest love in February. That and the monstrous lineup that One Love has consistently brought, now three years running.… Read More
The heartbeat. It’s our first sense of rhythm, of life. The universal pulse connecting all of humanity through the link of vitality. It is this connection to lifeforce that is at the root of Nyabinghi, the oldest order of the Rastafarian faith, widely known for its percussive heartbeat drumming accompanied by chant.… Read More
Coming off the success of 2016’s Billboard Reggae Chart topper Golden released on the Rootfire Cooperative, The Movement is back with their first single of 2018, “Cool Me Down.” Contrary to its title, this slow-burner from the South Carolina reggae-rockers brings the heat.… Read More
I’ll never forget the day, a little over a year ago, when Seth Herman sat down in my living room and asked if I would carry the torch of Rootfire. I was shocked at first, then honored, humbled and a little bit terrified because Seth is a true visionary with impossible shoes to fill.… Read More
