Win a copy of Wailing Souls “Fire House Rock” Deluxe Edition 12-inch Vinyl, courtesy of VP Records.
As Greensleeves Records (VP Music Group) celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2022, VP brings back a classic 1981 Greensleeves title, Wailing Souls’ Fire House Rock.… class="read-more">Read More
Reggae music is a powerful resource the world can depend on. “Through times of sorrow and celebration”, we turn to music. We turn to dancehall, ska, jungle, hip hop, Cali reggae, Hawaii reggae, dub, punk etc – but we are learning, in fact, that this world gazes and gathers in mass around the reggae tree.… class="read-more">Read More
The Slackers must be the most inappropriately named band within the international reggae/ska scene. While their moniker alludes to underperforming and procrastinating, as the hoodie I’m wearing indicates, this group of dedicated New York City musicians have forged a three-decade long career with equal parts knowledge, talent, passion and hard work.… class="read-more">Read More
Win a copy of King Jammy‘s King Jammy Destroys The Virus With Dub vinyl LP, courtesy of VP Records.
King Jammy Destroys The Virus With Dub finds Jamaican producer, mixing engineer, and reggae icon King Jammy emerging from his famed Waterhouse studio in Kingston, Jamaica with 12 new dub mixes from his original master recordings.… class="read-more">Read More
I can think of a dozen good reasons for reggae fans to dedicate the weekend of June 17 & 18 to attend the Ithaca Reggae Fest in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.
However, I will simplify by boiling it down to four words: 10 Ft.… class="read-more">Read More
class="p1">The Movement is raising funds for Destiny Community Cafe in North Charleston, SC. One winner will receive this 18×24 foil poster, signed by The Movement, Ballyhoo, and Little Stranger, from their February 2022 east coast tour.
As part of their ongoing efforts to give back, the band identifies local and regional organizations where a couple thousand dollars can really make a difference (as opposed to larger national charities with multi-million dollar budgets).… class="read-more">Read More
class="p1">I’ve only had so many ocean encounters in my life. One particularly memorable experience found me with a snorkel, mask, and flippers, coasting over a very shallow coral reef. If I just let myself float, the waves would carry me intensely over canyons of wild and beautiful reef, abundant with majestic color and light.… class="read-more">Read More
California Roots Music and Arts Festival returns this May after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. For the first time ever Cali Roots has expanded into a four-day event of reggae, roots, and hip hop music.… class="read-more">Read More
