Women in Reggae: Eli-Mac
The first time I had ever listened to Eli-Mac was entirely by accident. I was at Reggae Rise Up Florida a few years back, doing the festival hustle of trying to juggle acts at both the Rise Up and Vibe Stage.… Read More
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Women in Reggae: Kirsty Rock
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Kirsty Rock, known for her work in Trumystic in the 90s, as well as her legendary vocals with Easy Star All Stars. The voice behind Easy Star All Stars’ legendary cover of “The… Read More
Album Showcase: Various Artists – “Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone”
In celebration of International Womens’ Month, and of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone, Stephen Marley shared Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone with the world on March 18, 2022. The album features seven different artists, all of them women, performing well-known… Read More
Women in Reggae: Soom T
Photo credit: Danilo Moroni
On Friday, September 11th, 2020, I was sipping my morning coffee and talking to MC Soom T on the exact release date of her latest album, The Arch. Soom T is someone whose music has… Read More
First Watch: Boostive – Runnin’ (feat. Divina Dub)
San Diego Dub-Reggae group Boostive has just released the music video for their first single “Runnin” after signing with Slightly Stoopid’s label, Stoopid Records. This band’s heavyweight sound has earned them a tour with Lee “Scratch” Perry, collaborations with Matisyahu and performances at California’s most renown festivals.…
Where Are The Women In Reggae?
Just a reminder on International Women’s Day that female reggae performers are abundant, but underrepresented at events
By: Kayla Kush (@djkaylakush)
Photo by Rupert Britton on Unsplash
Why is it that, in… Read More
Women in Reggae: Amy Sheehan of Ineffable & Cali Roots
As the US reggae scene evolves over time, there are some major forces at play, shaping the scene and helping get this music in front of more people who will love it.
Two of those forces are the annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival… Read More
Women in Reggae: Pat McKay of SiriusXM’s “The Joint”
What role has radio played in your life? My family used to listen to it on the drive to and from school. As a teenager I used to stay up late and listen to a show called Indie Soundcheck on FM 102.1, my notebook and pen in hand, ready… Read More