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First Listen: Atomga – Rat Race

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

Rootfire at One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018

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

Welcome to Forever Party: Northeast Reggae at its Finest

As I stepped off the plane in Rochester, NY on December 30, I was greeted by two baggage handlers declaring with a smile, “Welcome to sunny Rochester. Please enjoy our white sandy beaches.” This, of course, was in reference to the snow that had been falling, and would continue to fall well in to next year as the temperature hovered in the single digits.… Read More