Rico Rodriguez MBE The Chronicles of Reggae Emmanuel ‘Rico’ Rodriguez MBE (October 17, 1934 – September 4, 2015), also known as simply Rico, Reco or El Reco, was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist. He recorded with many producers, including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, and Lloyd ‘Matador’ Daley. He was known as one of […]
Adrian Boot Urban Image Adrian Boot is one of Britain’s best-known music photographers. After university in 1970, Adrian moved to Jamaica to teach physics, returning to Britain to freelance for the NME, Melody Maker, The Times, The Guardian and The Face. By the mid-1970s Adrian had become staff photographer for The Melody Maker. Adrian has […]
Stamina Allstars Jamaica’s Backing Band Some of the hardest-edged, rootsiest reggae recently out of Jamaica, Africa and elsewhere, originated in…California? Strange but true. A collective of seasoned reggae musicians known as the STAMINA ALLSTARS is responsible for many rhythm tracks voiced by some of reggae’s top vocalists. But these are not ‘Cali-reggae’ musicians who recently […]
Taj Weekes Herb, Love & Reggae Taj Weekes is… the dreadlocked Rastafarian musician, bred in the Caribbean but shaped by intercontinental life experience; he is the creative, poetic singer-songwriter who fronts a dynamic reggae band named Adowa. Taj is also the unwavering, energetic humanitarian whose dedication extends beyond his song lyrics into his social activism, […]
Stick Figure Set In Stone From the musical imagination of Scott Woodruff emerges a vibrant sonic soundscape, revealed in the newest Stick Figure release, Set in Stone. As with his previous releases, Set in Stone was written, produced and recorded by Woodruff, a self-taught musician. An intuitive and accomplished producer, Woodruff crafts authentic artistry from […]
Micah Shemaiah Micah Shemaiah, from the beginning of his musical journey, has promised to deliver the great sounds and spirit that we have all come to love about Reggae. Coming from the original home of the sound, Kingston City, and growing up in the Rastafarian house of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, this Singer/Songwriter has […]
Samory-I Samory-Tour Frazer, otherwise known as Samory I was born November 21, 1989, a Gaddite, to parents Owen and Muriel Frazer. Samory I has a passion for music and as a child, he sang every day. An ardent church goer, he performed at many church functions and brought the congregations to tears on many occasions […]
Through the Roots Kicking off 2016, Through the Roots is back in the studio and on the road again to start the new year. In addition to new music, TTR will be joining Hawaii based singer/songwriter Anuhea in March for ‘the Love Child Tour.’ From what was once a dream inspired by close friends, to […]
Rootz Revealerz Photography By: William Richards (Kingston, JA) Rootz Revealerz is a contemporary roots, rock, and reggae band that represents the next generation of conscious reggae music by combining classic, vintage sound with crisp, clean, modern studio technology. The international reggae band from Kingston, Jamaica is the coalescence of the Manning brothers (sons of the […]
Exile Di Brave Poised, confident, lyrical and talented are just a few words that describe Exile di Brave. This Jamaican reggae artiste born Clayton Johnson, hails from the sunshine city of Portmore, and is on a mission in music to entertain and uplift. Organically bred and grown on reggae, dancehall and hip hop music, Exile […]
Iyata Safari Photography By: Rebellion City Productions By way of Africa, to parents with diverse background, Iyata Safari was born and raised in New Jersey. She grew up with musicians from both sides of her family. As a child, Safari always wrote songs and understood the concept of message in music. Her first song written […]
One Sharp Mind One Sharp Mind is a hot 6 piece Reggae/Rock Band based in the Sacramento area, fronted by a unique guy-girl vocal powerhouse! From original songs to cool covers, One Sharp Mind knows how to get you in the Reggae groove. If you like Iration, Expendibles, Rebelution, J. Boog, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Protoje […]