Author Archives: IRIE

Respect | Sol Atash

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Sol Atash

Sol Atash Born and raised in Iran to an Armenian mother and Jewish father, Amanda aka ‘Sol Atash’ has been referred to as ‘the walking United Nations’ since a young age. Sol meaning sun in Spanish and Atash translating to Fire in Farsi (the language of Iran), Sol Atash embodies Sun Fire – a Farsi speaking fiery […]

Respect | Fyaworks

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Fyaworks

Fyaworks Music is life and it crosses all boundaries and goes across all oceans. Just like the actual fireworks that burst in the air with their own unique splendor; so is the one and only: ‘FYAWORKS’ Johnny (Fyaworks) Jarrett-Graham, is a very talented and diverse artist, his music is alike yet still different in its […]

Respect | Irae Divine

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Irae Divine

Irae Divine Raynice Gomillion, known to her fans as the lovely and dynamic ‘Irae Divine’, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Growing up in Philadelphia within a musically rich family environment, she began singing at an early age. Irae’s thirst to sing and perform took her to church, plays and talent shows. Involvement with […]

Respect | Razteria

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Razteria

Razteria San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Her multicultural background (US-born, Bolivian-Dutch heritage) has had a profound influence on her musical path. Performing in English, Spanish and Portuguese, her music has been described as ‘musically adventurous’ and ‘a […]

Respect | Of Good Nature

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Of Good Nature

Of Good Nature Meet Of Good Nature from Charlotte, NC. In the four years since they put out their debut album ‘Just Add Water’ (which won Indie Ville Reggae Album of the Year), Of Good Nature has evolved into a four-piece band. The addition of trombone added the groovy funk element that lead singer and […]

Respect | Ariel

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - November 2015 - Respect - Ariel

Ariel Ariel was born into music. With a mother who was a professional rock & roll recording artist, her music education began early on while watching her mother perform on stage. As a high school student, Ariel joined a production company and began her own music career, performing on stage with many groups as well […]

Roots | Paul Bogle

Irie Magazine Cali Edition - Roots - Chronicle - Paul Bogle

Paul Bogle Chronicle “Today I stand here a victim but the truth is I’ll never die.” PAUL BOGLE, JAMAICA NATIONAL HERO Paul Bogle (1822–October 24, 1865) was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and is a National Hero of Jamaica. He was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay Protesters, who agitated for justice and fair treatment […]

Roots | Mark Johnson

Irie Magazine World Edition - October 2015 - Roots - Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson Playing For Change Mark Johnson is a Grammy Award Winning Producer/ Engineer and Award-Winning Film Director. For the past 15 years, Mark has worked with some of the most renowned producers in the music, film and television industries, and with such musical artists as Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Keith Richards, Sara Bareilles, Bono, […]