Maya Angelou American Women’s Quarter Program Celebrated writer, performer, and social activist, Maya Angelou, became the first Black woman to appear on a US quarter. The Maya Angelou quarter is the first in the American Women Quarters Program, which went into circulation on Monday, January 10, 2022. “Each time we redesign our currency, we have […]
Bill King Summerheat (Symphonic Reggae) It was mid-1978 in Atlanta, Georgia. I was between sessions with southern soul singer Len Wade with my long-time Jamaican drummer and guitarist Everton ‘Pablo’ Paul and Wayne McGhie in town and hanging at our bungalow in Marietta, Georgia. Wade was pacing about, stretching out studio time. With time booked […]
DJ Astro Black Astro Melody Records DJ Astro Black is one-half of Astro Melody Records’ production team and label partner. He grew up in Los Angeles on his father’s diverse collection of blues, soul, funk, and reggae – which helped set the tone for his musical inspirations. He infuses these creative influences into his sound, […]
Autarchii Pomps and Pride Photography: Tizzy T.O.K.Y.O
Alborosie Keep on Singing If there’s one thing that the world needs right now, it’s being able to see the rainbow through the rain. Alborosie’s latest track, “Keep On Singing,” is on a mission to help do just that. But Alborosie is not just another artist who sings about looking on the brighter side of […]
Arky Starch Roar Like A Bass Born and raised in Belgium (Turnhout), Arky Starch is no stranger to IRIE, appearing in the 420 and 710 issues of IRIE Magazine in 2021. Arky Starch is an accomplished bass guitarist who also likes to play guitar and keyboard. He specializes in DUB and REGGAE music. His artistic […]
Silent Nancy Inside Voices Silent Nancy Hails from Nashville (USA) and Gothenburg (Sweden). The two musicians, Katie Burke and Rocksteady Fred, found each other online just when Covid-19 broke out. They decided to do something together, digitally, of course, and for 18 months, they worked on songs produced by Fred. Katie is completely open about […]
Azato Love is the Conqueror Born and raised in San Diego, Brady’ Azato’ Giusta fell in love with Reggae and World Music at a young age. His first instrument as a child was piano and at 16 began playing guitar and percussion. As a percussionist, he has studied West African, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian drumming for […]
Razteria Imposibile IRIE’s January 2022 edition of RELEASES is here featuring Razteria and her latest release, ‘Imposible’, along with trax from artists DJ Astro Black featuring Christos DC, Bill King, Autarchii, Alborosie, Silent Nancy, Arky Starch featuring Ragga Yves and Micky B, Azato, Samora x Turbulence, Chucky Serious, King Tappa, and Asher-E featuring Colah Colah […]