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Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 August 2, 1937 The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, enacted August 2, 1937, was a United States Act that placed a tax on the sale of cannabis. The H.R. 6385 act was drafted by Harry Anslinger and introduced by Rep. Robert L. Doughton of North Carolina, on April 14, 1937. […]
Tuff Like Iron Ironic Photography By: T.O.K.Y.O Photography; Written By: Tami Tsansai On September 25, 2018, multilayered reggae artist and fashion designer, Tuff Like Iron’, launched her first official album, ‘Ironic’, in Jamaica with the Sankofa Sessions, a curated, Afro-centric music event held every Tuesday at the Stone’s Throw Bar, 1B Manning’s Hill Road at […]
Lion Twin Dread Radio DREAD RADIO is an online radio station exclusively dedicated to Reggae selections. While the station is based in Trinidad, the cast comprises an array of first-class, international selectors whose contributions feature a wide spectrum of artistes from around the world. The radio station was founded in response to a longstanding appeal […]
Rogue Siesta United Kingdom Photography By: Aimee Catt Born over a weekend at Boomtown Festival UK, Rogue Siesta are a Sheffield based group of musician friends who’ve pooled their combined Reggae, Indie, Rock, Blues, Punk, and Ska influences, resulting in Rogue Siesta’s smooth Reggae, sweet saxophone and smokey blues riffs, with a snarling rocky edge. […]
Milton Blake Jamaica Born to Dorothy and Malachi Blake in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica on August 8,1970. Milton grew up in a community where he was surrounded by political violence he did not succombe to this negative living, instead he focused on school and music. His friends and family affectionately calls him ‘Little […]
S’n’K France S’n’K, aka Singah & Kip ‘Poz, is the new generation of French reggae! Inspired by artists such as Naâman, Biga Ranx, or Manudigital, S’n’K is above all two young Parisian singers gathered around a common passion: reggae culture sound-system. ‘An explosive duo on stage’ to discover absolutely! Their real names are Julian and […]
The San Antones United States The San Antones come to you live and direct from their beloved, big state of Texas. Generating a modern, yet classic sound, the band derives its roots from their love, admiration and respect for the Reggae music genre. Long time friends, Kevin Groeneveld (strings) and Geo Ramos (drums) came up […]
Kingly T Jamaica Having traveled the world and carefully crafted his art, reggae artist Kingly T. incorporates a number of genres and uses positive lyrical content to connect with listeners around the world. Now a citizen of the United States, he has brought the reggae sound of Kingston, Jamaica to the mainstream American music landscape. […]
Simplicity JahRisingSun Jamaica Photography By: Andrea T. Wallace Simplicity JahRisingSun after a quiet meditation was the artist name he chose to carry him on his lyrical journey of spreading love and teachings to the world. Simplicity JahRisingSun, also known as Karim T. Anthony, was born on St. Thomas, one of the four (4) islands that comprise […]
