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… Read More
Rootfire At The Park returned to beautiful Cocoa, FL earlier this month, bringing together reggae & roots music fans for a truly one-of-a-kind celebration. Overcast skies and the looming threat of Florida showers did nothing to deter the faithful from turning out in full force for the second annual event,… Read More
Reggae and jam band music have deep ties. Two of the most highly regarded jam bands of all time, The Grateful Dead (as well as their later incarnations) and Phish, both have reggae-influenced original songs
The most exciting bands in the American reggae/rock scene today bring a distinct and unique sound that sets them apart from the bulk of the rest. Hailing from the Mile High City, Tatanka has made an increasingly popular name for themselves by infusing… Read More
The upcoming Rootfire At The Park festival in Cocoa, Florida, has a diverse lineup of bands from a variety of genres. As a longtime roots enthusiast, I’m super excited for the array of up and coming reggae bands, almost all of which hail from Florida.… Read More… Read More
For anyone who has dived deep into the musical history of Jamaica, the question inevitably comes up: how did so much amazing influential music come from one little island? Just 237 miles to the north, however, lies another island of equally substantial musical… Read More
Creating relationships with those who are helping others at the ground level is what Rootfire is all about, and will continue to be about. In an effort to directly contribute to Cocoa, FL after damage done by Hurricane Irma, 100% of ticket proceeds from Rootfire At The Park will be donated… Read More
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… Read More
