Los Cenzontles, which means The Mockingbirds in Nahuatl, is more than just a musical group—it’s a cultural force. Based in San Pablo, California, this Mexican-American collective blends performance, education, and media to keep traditional Mexican music alive and evolving. The group’s members came up through the Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy, a community-rooted school they […]
Jubba White and Clint Warren The Energy (Dub) Photography by: Julie Collins Jubba White is a Jamaican-born and raised Roots Reggae singer and drummer who co-founded the Dub Reggae band “DubTonic Kru.” In 2011, Jubba White and his band Dubtonic Kru won the Global title “Best New Band in The World” at the Global Battle […]
IRIE Twofers | Playlist #10 IRIE’s May 2025 Spotify Playlist is here, celebrating celebrate the music of Los Cenzontles, our featured artist of the month, along with music from Tuff Like Iron, ZOOLOOK, Alaptawan, and Samora. Be sure to check back often as we update the playlists with artist tracks that become available after the […]
Meet Alexandre “Osmoze” Brakha, the Award-winning director and multidisciplinary artist based in Tokyo, Japan. Working with creative agencies, production companies, and animation studios, Osmoze has been responsible for directing and artistically developing various types of projects, including TV show pilots, series, short films, feature films, commercials, music videos, title sequences, and video game trailers for […]
Meet ZOOLOOK, a multidisciplinary artist and musician, and Soul Rebel with a Cause! He is an award-winning graphic artist, comic book creator and writer, 2D animator, web developer, photographer, musician, filmmaker, director, and producer. He is also the founder, editor-in-chief, and publisher of IRIE Magazine! As an artist and musician, his work has been featured […]
IRIE Twofers | Playlist #9 IRIE’s April 2025 Spotify Playlist is here, featuring a powerful blend of ’70s soul, funk, and psychedelic grooves. Curated by Multidisciplinary Artist and Musician ZOOLOOK, inspired by Power of the People. This is the sound of rhythm, resistance, and revolution. Be sure to check back often as we update the […]
Zoe Mazah Insights of an Artist Insights of an Artist started as a space Zoe Mazah wanted to open up while promoting the release of her last album, TILL THEN. Zoe wanted to share insights into her creative process behind the music. In her words Creativity requires courage and the willingness to go deep. I […]
Former female vocalist of DUB band DRY & HEAVY released four albums, including a dub album mixed by KING JAMMY, and has become one of the leading dub bands in Japan. In 2005, she left DRY & HEAVY and went solo, releasing 4 albums: ROOTS CANDY (2006), M W (2007), Mairation (2009), and DUB IS […]
AlaptaWan Meet AlaptaWan, the electrifying artist from Ghana who’s taking the dancehall world by storm! With her unstoppable talent and fresh vision, AlaptaWan has mastered the art of fusing classic dancehall vibes with the vibrant energy of Afrobeats—the genre that’s redefining global music. Alaptawan, whose real name is Felicity Nketiah, is a dynamic Reggae and […]
Samora & Tamika Woman With “Woman,” singers Samora & Tamika present a profound anthem celebrating female strength, self-empowerment, and resilience. The song blends catchy pop melodies with reggae and soul influences, delivering a powerful message: Women rise, they fight, they heal – and they refuse to be oppressed. With poignant lyrics like “Never let dem […]
IRIE Twofers | Playlist #8 IRIE’s March 2025 edition of RELEASES is here as we continue our new playlist series called IRIE Twofers. This month, we feature Likkle Mai along with Zoe Mazah, AlaptaWan, and Samora + Tamika! Be sure to check back often as we update the playlists with artist tracks that become available […]
IRIE’s February 2025 issue is here, featuring four remarkable artists who represent the San Francisco Bay Area’s vibrant music and art scene: Lil Flower Nasti, Razteria, Z-Man, and ZOOLOOK! Lil Flower Nasti, a talented vocalist from the Bay Area, loves to explore various musical genres, which gives her music a rare and refreshing quality. With […]