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- Rootfire: Progressive Roots
If you’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing Sierra Marin live, you know it’s more than a performance—it’s a transformative experience. As a live looping multi-instrumentalist, Sierra masterfully layers beatboxing, guitar, keys, and vocals in real time, crafting intricate, genre-blending soundscapes that fuse reggae, folk, hip-hop, and soul.… Read More
Dub, an era of Jamaican music history that still has the power to capture the hearts and minds of listeners over a half century later. It has sent researchers down the deep and dark rabbit holes of history and has captivated the thoughts of recording engineers as they seek to find the magic behind the equipment. … Read More
Reggae fans can do themselves a favor by listening to the Rootsland podcast. The creator/narrator of the pod, Henry Karyo, a longtime music industry professional who got his start interning at Tuff Gong, does a fantastic job recounting the history of reggae music by sharing his own experiences living in Jamaica for several decades, immersed in the local culture and hub of the genre.… Read More
Hailing from the beaches of the Carolinas, TreeHouse! always comes with an engagingly positive message. Their new single, “Alchemical Equations,” most certainly carries that tradition, and then some. This one isn’t just a song, it’s a cosmic experience.
Right out the gate, the track sets a peaceful tone.… Read More
The Movement’s latest single, the celestial “So Cool,” notably features Nick Hexum on guest vocals. Hexum, of course, fronts reggae-rock pioneers, 311, who, after releasing their debut album, Music, in 1993, have grown to become bona fide rock stars, selling well over 10 million albums and amassing over 1.5 billion streams globally.… Read More
Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg once again became the national mecca of reggae music, this time celebrating the 10th anniversary of Reggae Rise Up Florida. Fans eagerly awaited the opening of the gates, the start of the music, and an all-time high in vibes.… Read More
